Guitarist/Singer-songwriter Chris Whitley passed away November 20th. I’m afraid I know almost nothing about his life or work and will have to just refer you to the Reuters obituary.
Thanks to Rich Pietrzak via folkdj-l.
Update: The New York Times also has an obituary.
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