Matthew Sabatella

I connect people with music that is woven into the fabric of the United States. Leader of @RamblingStrings and founder of @BalladofAmerica.

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My recent one-hour multimedia presentation, “The Banjo: A History of America’s African Instrument,” is now available for viewing on YouTube. Link in Comments. I presented it as part of Folk Alliance International’s Folk+ conference. https://t.co/Ah1q11LmdS #banjo #blackmusicmonth

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NEW SINGLE: "Roy Rogers" – One night recently, I recorded one of my favorite Elton John songs, just for kicks. I liked how it came out, so I decided to try the digital single thing. Check the comments for links. It's on most of the digital platforms. #eltonjohn #coversong

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Roy Rogers rides on Thursday, May 8.

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New photo album on Facebook https://t.co/tFx1qzAHs6

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I am deeply grateful to the National Federation of Music Clubs for awarding me and the nonprofit Ballad of America, Inc. a citation at their annual conference in Norfolk, Virginia. @BalladofAmerica

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@SabatellaMusic @RamblingStrings performed "A Celebration of America's Music: From Plymouth Rock to Rock & Roll" at @browardcenter for @browardschools on March 13. The two performances were part of @SEASBroward. @America250

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If you're in South Florida, I invite you to attend "Songs of Westward Expansion," a multimedia presentation with live music and historical images. The program is part of Florida Atlantic University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Boca Raton. https://t.co/4UCD5e866Z

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The Rambling String Band closes the South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Come on out for the weekend! @RamblingStrings https://t.co/nlSLli9byl

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I'm on TikTok as @balladofamerica! Apparently, grownups (and nonprofits) are permitted on the platform. Check us out. If you like our videos, please Like our videos. Also, Follow us so you see the new stuff. https://t.co/qquJFPOQnn

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I started a new email newsletter to notify you of upcoming live performances. Sign up. https://t.co/4yS6iFRdXI

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Tunes at Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend

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Performing with @RamblingStrings at @GrassrootsMiami

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South Florida friends, one week from today... Take a journey through time and celebrate the multicultural nature of the music of the United States. https://t.co/YDoXCkUzGg @RamblingStrings @BalladofAmerica

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"American Songcatcher" host Nicholas Edward Williams hands the podcast reins over to Ballad of America president Matthew Sabatella for a special episode about the song "We Shall Not Be Moved." @sabatellamusic @ramblingstrings @usasongcatcher https://t.co/YwWsu64ysz

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The Rambling String Band streams live at 8:00PM EST from the stage at the beautiful Olympia Theater in Miami. https://t.co/9cUwwTIPv7

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Great to play with the Rambling String Band again! Early Thanksgiving dinner at the Palace at Coral Gables. @RamblingStrings

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“I got love for my brother, but we can never go nowhere unless we share with each other. We gotta start makin' changes.” Lyric from Changes, song 12 of the free PDF, The Story of the US in 12 Songs #12songs #getthestory https://t.co/Ljo6UeWNhp