When Woody Guthrie’s daughter Nora invited Jonatha Brooke into the famous Woody Guthrie Archives, the intention was for Brooke to set Guthrie’s lyrics to one or two songs, becoming the first woman ever to do so. The end result is a full-length album of previously unheard lyrics by Guthrie set to original music written and performed by Brooke. Nora Guthrie gushes “For the first time ever, a woman has composed, arranged, produced and performed a complete album of Woody Guthrie’s songs. The gods must be shaking their heads, ‘bout time!’”

Band Members

Jonatha Brooke - Keb' Mo' - Derek Trucks - Joe Sample - Steve Gadd - Christian McBride - Eric Bazilian - Greg Leisz - Glen Phillips - Gil Goldstein

Influences

Woody Guthrie

Website

jonathabrooke.com