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Billy Bragg: "The problem with protest songs is when people spend too much time on the protest and not enough on the song."

Judith Burrows

The legendary Billy Bragg just released Tooth & Nail, another mark in an already outstanding career. He dropped into our SxSW stage to talk about his handyman blues, hustling to get his record deal, keeping a political song relevant long after it's event, and his career as a lover and a fighter.

Watch the interview above and then check out Handyman Blues below.

Kyle is the WFPK Music Director. Email Kyle at kmeredith@lpm.org