Cherry's Audio Farm

Broken Tracks

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Broken Tracks explores the stories behind music history’s most fascinating figures. From crime and prison sentences to folklore, tragedy and redemption, each episode dives into the lives of musicians whose stories became as legendary as their songs. Combining music history, true crime and immersive storytelling, Broken Tracks uncovers the people behind the records and the myths that surround them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Broken Tracks Sessions #001: Where Did You Sleep Last Night? 22.06.2026 2:14

This bonus episode accompanies Broken Tracks Episode 1: Lead Belly – Chains, Crime & Blues. After spending weeks researching Lead Belly’s life, music and legacy, I wanted to record a simple performance of one of the songs most closely associated with him: Where Did You Sleep Last Night? Recorded live in my living room using a single microphone. Broken Tracks explores the stories where music, m...

Lead Belly: Chains, Crime & Blues 15.06.2026 13:46

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...