Tray Wellington’s ‘Detour To The Moon’ is Out of This World Bluegrass

Matt Wickstrom

August 9, 2024

The Bluegrass Situation

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On his 2022 album Black Banjo, Tray Wellington thwarted stereotypes and pushed the boundaries of what bluegrass music can be. On his new EP, Detour To The Moon, he picks up right where he left off, weaving in jazz, hip-hop, country, and more into his trailblazing banjo bangers.

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Tray Wellington A Black man holding a banjo stands against a twilight sky, wearing a patchwork jacket with pastel colors and a heart design.

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