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'Banjo Man' Rik Palieri joins Kate McNally on The Folk Show

Rik Palieri with his custom banjo in the NHPR studio.
Kate McNally
Rik Palieri with his custom banjo in the NHPR studio.

Rik Palieri has shared the stage with notable folk performers like Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips and Jesse Welles.

He's an author, songwriter, world traveler and storyteller now making his home in Vermont. He's a multi-instrumentalist, playing the banjo, guitar, Native American flute and the Polish bagpipes.

He's currently working on an audio book to accompany his Banjo Man book.

He recently joined Kate McNally to share some songs and stories on The Folk Show.

Kate has been hosting The Folk Show since 1995. In addition to her studio work, Kate emcees festivals and concerts throughout the Northeast.
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