Genre-defying artist Shawn Phillips has been called "the best-kept secret in the music business". The singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist graciously dropped by the WFPK studio to chat with John Timmons before playing a show to benefit the World Affairs Council at the Ali Center on Tuesday (12/3). His story is an amazing one, and the interview just scratches the surface. Get to know this incredibly talented musician.
Legendary singer/songwriter Shawn Phillips talks working with Beatles, Donovan, Ravi Shankar, Joni Mitchell, and his own incredible 50+ year career
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Shawn Phillips