Patti Smith : Eddi Reader sings `` Kiteflyer 's Hill '' Before leaving for law school in China I wanted to be study law and to improve U.S.-China relations . Washburn : One night I heard Doc Watson singing and my life changed . She says that she got a banjo and started learning music and singing Chinese songs . Washburn : Music is a powerful way to connect people and cultures .
Patti Smith : I wanted to be study law and to improve U.S.-China relations . Washburn : One night I heard Doc Watson singing and my life changed . She says that she got a banjo and started learning music and singing Chinese songs . Washburn : Music is a powerful way to connect people and cultures .