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He's grown into his bluegrass roots

Michael Cleveland started playing the fiddle at 4. At 28, the blind virtuoso has won numerous awards. Michael Cleveland started playing the fiddle at 4. At 28, the blind virtuoso has won numerous awards. (Jim mcguire)
By James Reed
Globe Staff / February 13, 2009

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Michael Cleveland didn't have the luxury of mastering his craft in private. Based on the videos of the young fiddler floating around on YouTube, it's obvious he was destined to become one of bluegrass's contemporary stars. (Full article: 650 words)

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