Meet Phil Nusbaum
Phil Nusbaum is a radio professional thoroughly immersed in Bluegrass music and culture. His ability to present bluegrass in multiple perspectives comes from his diverse Bluegrass-related experiences.
Radio credits include:
- Long experience presenting bluegrass on radio
- Contributing produced pieces to ten NPR program vehicles
- NPR training in music recording
Performance credits include
- Plays the banjo professionally. One of his groups, Urban Renewal Bluegrass, won a Minnesota Music Academy award for quality
- Produced a CD, “Traditional and Original”
- Plays the banjo and sings with the Bluegrass Pals
Research credits
- Holds a PH.D. in Folklore from Indiana University
- Author of several articles about bluegrass music
- Has taught about and lectured about Bluegrass music to audiences of all ages
- Teaches aspiring players and radio producers at McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, Minnesota
To contact Phil: phil@bluegrassreview.com
