Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Jim Lauderdale talks about how each of his songs is its own entity.

Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey.

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