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Shining In A Different Way: The Music Of Patty Griffin's Restless Soul

Montana Public Radio | By John Floridis
Published January 21, 2016 at 5:00 AM MST

Host John Floridis gets reacquainted with singer-songwriter (and past “Musicians’ Spotlight” guest) Patty Griffin. They discuss the making of her recent recording, "Servant of Love," as well as what it means to be a middle-aged artist.

(Broadcast: "Musicians' Spotlight,"  1/21/16 and 5/5/16. Listen weekly on on the radio Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., or via podcast.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1gPVKJ7msI
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John Floridis, the host and producer of Musician's Spotlight, has been with Montana Public Radio since 1997. He has interviewed over 200 musicians during that time. He is also an independent recording and performing artist in his own right and a former registered music therapist.
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