Joe Boyd on the Birth of Rock, World Music, and Being There for Everything

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Today I'm speaking with Joe Boyd. This is immediately prompted by the publication of Joe's wonderful new book And the roots of rhythm remained. Which is, I would say, the most substantive, complete, thorough, and well informed book on world music ever written. I enjoyed every page and every moment.

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