The 4 Corners and Centre of Chris Thile’s Universe | Songlines
Thursday, October 30, 2025

The 4 Corners and Centre of Chris Thile’s Universe

By Russ Slater Johnson

Known for his solo work as much as his many groups (Nickel Creek, Punch Brothers) and collaborations, the US mandolin virtuoso picks the albums that shaped him

Chris Thile By Josh Goleman

Chris Thile (Josh Goleman)

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