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An Appreciation of Doc Watson: Three Decades as America's Premiere Flat-Picker.

Arthel "Doc" Watson, one of America's premier acoustic folk guitarists. His flat-pick style of playing traditional folk and bluegrass has made his sound one of the most distinctive of any folk artist. Watson is best known for his part in preserving the traditional ballads and melodies of southern Appalachia. (REBROADCAST from 8/26/88). There's a new retrospective box set of his music: "Doc Watson: The Vanguard years." (Vanguard Records).

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Other segments from the episode on January 19, 1996

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, January 19, 1996: Interview with Arthel "Doc" Watson; Interview with Arthel "Doc" Watson and Jack Lawrence; Review of the film "Waiting to Exhale."

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