Woodsongs 468: Robin and Linda Williams, Peter Ostroushko

ROBIN AND LINDA WILLIAMS debuted on A Prairie Home Companion back in 1975. Their association with the popular public radio program landed them on major stages from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl. They have collaborated on several CDs with Garrison Keillor, and were prominently featured in the 2006 film “A Prairie Home Companion,” directed by master filmmaker Robert Altman. Their new CD, Radio Songs, also on Red House Records, is a unique retrospective of their best live performances from the hit radio show. PETER OSTROUSHKO is a composer and master instrumentalist specializing in the fiddle and mandolin. Peter grew up in the Ukrainian community of northeast Minneapolis. He has spent more than 25 years as a frequent performer on A Prairie Home Companion, and for a few seasons, he did a stint as Music Director for the popular radio show. He’s also an accomplished session player recording with the likes of Bob Dylan, Norman Blake, Chet Atkins, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Robin & Linda Williams, and manyothers. His most recent release is Postcards on Red House Records.

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