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]]> true Laurence Leahy laurence@cherrysaudiofarm.com 6a27e26b427484b4a4246cdb broken-tracks serial https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1780998733239-708e0f28-4a8b-44bf-93e3-5cc32190c1a8.jpeg https://cherrysaudiofarm.com/ Broken Tracks <![CDATA[Lead Belly: Chains, Crime & Blues]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT 13:46 6a27faf7a917ce4c7063ac4f false https://cherrysaudiofarm.com/ 6a27faf7a917ce4c7063ac4f 6a27e26b427484b4a4246cdb The Story of Lead Belly full 1 1 Lead Belly is one of the most influential figures in American folk and blues music, but his story is surrounded by myth.


In this pilot episode of Broken Tracks, Laurence explores the life of Huddie Ledbetter, better known as Lead Belly. From prison sentences and chain gangs to the songs that shaped generations of musicians, this episode examines the man behind the legend and asks whether he really sang his way to freedom.


Written, narrated, recorded and produced by Cherry’s Audio Farm.


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In this pilot episode of Broken Tracks, Laurence explores the life of Huddie Ledbetter, better known as Lead Belly. From prison sentences and chain gangs to the songs that shaped generations of musicians, this episode examines the man behind the legend and asks whether he really sang his way to freedom.


Written, narrated, recorded and produced by Cherry’s Audio Farm.


Follow Broken Tracks for future episodes exploring the lives, myths and music of history’s most fascinating artists.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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