I reside in a new colony for the Chinese-singing banjo player, with a population of one. At least I have something I have to do with my life. Abigail Washburn banjochinesecolony Change image and share on social
I believe in the old, because it shows us where we come from - where our souls have risen from. And I believe in the new, because it gives us the opportunity to create who we are becoming. Abigail Washburn createopportunityrise Change image and share on social
I'm, I guess you could say, the Chinese-speaking, banjo-picking girl. Abigail Washburn banjochinesegirl Change image and share on social
For most Americans, my Chinese music feels like a novelty, and it's not what it is for me. Abigail Washburn americanchinesefelt Change image and share on social
I've noticed that the more I open up, the more I learn. Abigail Washburn havelearnnotice Change image and share on social
When I first started playing the banjo and miraculously fell into a record deal in Nashville, TN, there was a period when I didn't go to China. It hurt. Like a pain in my gut... that pain you feel when you know it's time to connect with your parents or your God or your child or your past or your future... and you don't do it. Abigail Washburn banjochildchina share on social
China was the first time I truly felt like an outsider. I fell in love with the process of trying to become intimate with the culture. Abigail Washburn chinaculturefall Change image and share on social
I do get around. Geographically, that is. Abigail Washburn geographically Change image and share on social
My whole drive is to make sure that music is a common space where we search for beauty and share it. It needs to be louder than any conversation. That's where we have to go as a human race. Abigail Washburn beautycommonconversation Change image and share on social