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Broken Tracks

Broken Tracks

By: Cherry's Audio Farm
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Broken Tracks explores the stories behind music history’s most fascinating figures. From crime and prison sentences to folklore, tragedy and redemption, each episode dives into the lives of musicians whose stories became as legendary as their songs. Combining music history, true crime and immersive storytelling, Broken Tracks uncovers the people behind the records and the myths that surround them.

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Episodes
  • Lead Belly: Chains, Crime & Blues

    Lead Belly: Chains, Crime & Blues
    Jun 15 2026

    Lead Belly is one of the most influential figures in American folk and blues music, but his story is surrounded by myth.


    In this pilot episode of Broken Tracks, Laurence explores the life of Huddie Ledbetter, better known as Lead Belly. From prison sentences and chain gangs to the songs that shaped generations of musicians, this episode examines the man behind the legend and asks whether he really sang his way to freedom.


    Written, narrated, recorded and produced by Cherry’s Audio Farm.


    Follow Broken Tracks for future episodes exploring the lives, myths and music of history’s most fascinating artists.

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