Will Oldham/Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy on Songwriting, Identity and the Healing Power of Music

A personal interview with American singer-songwriter Will Oldham, who reflects on the artistic path that led him from experimental theatre in Kentucky to a decades-long career in music. Oldham traces the formative experiences that shaped his approach to songwriting, performance, and artistic identity, stating that his songs have a healing potential. Oldham grew up in Louisville, where the repertory stage at Actors Theatre of Louisville played a defining role in his adolescence.

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