8 champions of roots music receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
From performers to promoters, writers to radio hosts, it takes a village to keep American roots music alive. Music Maker Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Awards honor individuals who have dedicated their lives to doing just that: preserving and contributing to the cultural fabric of American music so this rich heritage can be sustained for generations to come.
This week, we’re proud to honor eight of our latest Lifetime Achievement Award recipients:
Tyjon Harris
Aaron Greenhood
Ben Jaffe (Preservation Hall)
Marvin Badger
Brett Bonner (Living Blues magazine)
Karen Poliski
Cree McCree
Sheila Kay Adams
Our Lifetime Achievement Awards recognize the lifelong musical contributions of artists and others who are committed to the vocation (and not just the profession) of the American traditional musician. Meet these eight extraordinary champions of roots music in the slideshow below.
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Your support makes it possible for us to give back to pathbreakers like our Lifetime Achievement Awardees, whose work contributes so much to our cultural heritage. Please consider making a donation to our Sustenance Program today so we can continue supporting the unsung heroes of American music. Together, we can keep this music playing for generations to come.
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