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New music Wednesday

Renowned as one of contemporary bluegrass’s brightest figures, she has long been admired for her mastery as a guitarist, her sharp songwriting, and her emotive voice. On her latest album, however, she stretches beyond her progressive roots, venturing into new creative ground. With Jay Joyce’s production enriching the sound through ambient textures and atmospheric layers rarely heard in bluegrass, she channels her talents in fresh ways—bold choices that ultimately prove deeply rewarding.

2025 Superati i trent’anni, Molly Tuttle – già da tempo icona del bluegrass, primo disco pubblicato con il padre a soli 13 anni, prima donna a essere nominata chitarrista dell’anno dall’International Bluegrass Music Association (premio vinto due volte) – lascia il gruppo (i Golden Highway) e va per la sua strada. Diciamo che i fan duri e puri non hanno probabilmente apprezzato più di tanto, ma…