Joe Troop introduced a new form of music called Latingrass, a combination of music from Joe's homeland, in the lower Appalachian mountains, with the tones and tunes of the Andes in South America. He also refers to himself by another new word, artivist, a combination of his musical art and his activist passions. Joe Troop was born with bones that resonated with music, grew into a banjophile, and found delicious riches of culture and humanity while living in Spain, Japan, and most recently, Argentina. Whether he has been making music with Diego Sánchez, Che Apalache, or on his own, Joe's songs, strings, and voice, will stir your heart and head. Joe Troop currently lives in Durham, NC.
Past/present religious/spiritual influences: Moravian, Non-affiliated
All songs in this program are written & performed by Joe Troop (and with others, as noted):
Horizon - from Borrowed Time
Volá - by Joe Troop & Diego Sánchez, from A Traveler's Sketches
Like a Child at Night - by Joe Troop & Diego Sánchez, from Cheap Sacred Texts and Microwaves
Red Rocking Chair (in background) - performed by Che Apalache, from Latingrass
The Dreamer - performed by Che Apalache, from Rearrange My Heart
A Plea to the US Government to Fully Fund the Postal Service - watch the YouTube live performance video
The Rise of Dreama Caldwell - by Joe Troop, from Borrowed Time, watch the video
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