Echoes of the Rails: Rhiannon Giddens Revives Elizabeth Cotten’s Timeless American Masterpiece, "Freight Train"
Executive Overview In the rich, often unheralded annals of American roots music, few creations possess the enduring simplicity and profound emotional resonance of Elizabeth Cotten’s "Freight Train." Written when its author was merely a child growing up near the red-clay outskirts of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the song has transcended its humble origins to become … Read more
