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Rashod Ollison

About

Rashod Ollison was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and grew up in Little Rock. He’s the award-winning culture critic and entertainment writer for the Virginian-Pilot. His memoir, Soul Serenade: Rhythm, Blues & Coming of Age Through Vinyl, was published in 2016.

Articles

Issue 95, Winter 2016

Play Me Down Home

These people enjoyed the barbecue, fried pork skins, and brown liquor that Ma Rene sold out of her kitchen, not to mention the camaraderie they got for free. But the music was the strongest draw.

By Rashod Ollison