Hurray For The Riff Raff

Season 6 Episode 4

About the Episode

Raised in the Bronx by her aunt Nereida, Puerto Rican Alynda Lee Segarra developed her eye for life as a young teenage punk hopping freight trains across America before settling in sultry New Orleans. As NPR rightly put it, "Segarra's morning-after alto might be the least showy great voice to hit the national scene."

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 4m 39s

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Extras

Jason & The Scorchers

The Scorchers crashed out of Nashville and began smashing down the walls between genres.

3:11
St. Paul & the Broken Bones

This Alabama band’s career hit the ground as big and strong as their Soul-Funk sound.

6:10
Sierra Hull

The Tennessee mandolin prodigy recently released her third solo album.

5:26
Drivin’ N Cryin’

Drivin’ N Cryin’ blends acoustic folk and guitar-laden southern rock.

4:26
Lone Bellow

The Lone Bellow Roots-folk-rock trio was nominated for Americana Duo/Group Of The Year.

6:42
The Cox Family

Mentored by Alison Kraus, the Cox Family has earned diverse career milestones.

5:27
JJ Grey & MoFro

JJ Grey’s songs reflect the steaming region around Jacksonville, Fl. where he was raised.

4:41
Mac McAnally

Mac McAnally enjoys a deep and broad following of fans devoted to the Art of the Song.

3:02
Frank Solivan

Frank Solivan turned his band, Dirty Kitchen, into the D.C-area’s hottest acoustic act.

3:31
The Suffers

Welcome these relative newcomers, a 10-piece band fronted by a massive-voiced singer.

3:50