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Everybody look out. The Coen Brothers have teamed up with T Bone Burnett again, for yet another movie based on the incredible story of American folk and roots music. Where their last collaboration - O Brother Where Art Thou? - drew from the vibrant history of bluegrass and old time music, this time around they've taken inspiration from the life and times of Dave Van Ronk. Before Inside Llewyn Davis drops the first week of December, learn more about the whole thing with this little spotlight...
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All About "Inside Llewyn Davis" and Its Soundtrack
The soundtrack for "Inside Llewyn Davis" was produced by T Bone Burnett and Marcus Mumford (of Mumford & Sons), and includes performances from the film's stars (including Justin Timberlake) as well as the Punch Brothers and more. Check out this complete look at the "Llewyn Davis" Soundtrack.
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Who Was Dave Van Ronk?
Dave Van Ronk was, unquestionably, one of the most important and influential figures in Greenwich Village. Though he never attained the level of fame reached by so many of his contemporaries, his influence was no less important or far-reaching. Learn more about Dave Van Ronk with this profile.
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Profile: T Bone Burnett
T Bone Burnett has been one of the greatest champions of contemporary roots and Americana music in the past decade, presiding over some of the finest recordings and projects involving folk, roots, and Americana music. Learn more about T Bone's career as both artist and producer with this introductory bio and profile.
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Dave Van Ronk - "Down in Washington Square" 3-CD Set
Just in time to help people bone up on their Dave Van Ronk music before Llewyn Davis drops, the fine folks at Smithsonian Folkways Records have released this excellent 3-disc collection of Van Ronk's recordings for the label. If you want to learn more about Dave Van Ronk, there's no better way than to just listen to the music.
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