About Dust-to-Digital

Amplifying Rare Music from Around the World

For more than two decades, Dust-to-Digital has curated, restored, and presented hard-to-access music.

Founded by Lance Ledbetter in 1999, Dust-to-Digital is directed by the husband-wife team of Lance and April Ledbetter in Atlanta, Georgia. Dust-to-Digital began its mission of creating access to hard-to-find music by producing high-quality books, box sets, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records. The company continues those efforts and has also evolved to the format standards of today — namely the computer and mobile phone. By combining research with images, audio, and videos, Dust-to-Digital continues to entertain and to educate new audiences of adventurous listeners. 

Meet Lance

Lance Ledbetter is the co-founder of Dust-to-Digital, alongside April Ledbetter. He is a key figure in the preservation and promotion of roots music, focusing on historical recordings and cultural heritage. Under his guidance, Dust-to-Digital has released a number of critically-acclaimed albums, often highlighting rare and forgotten music. Lance is known for his passion for authenticity in music and his commitment to sharing the stories behind the recordings, which is exemplified in his curation of Dust-to-Digital's various social media channels.

Meet April

April is a naturally curious person who discovered her love for music, books, and libraries at an early age. She was captivated by the adventure and endless worlds they offered, sparking her imagination. Today, April channels her inquisitive spirit into her work with Dust-to-Digital, where she creates pathways for others to experience inspiring music and stories. Here is a selection of some of her favorite tracks from the Dust-to-Digital catalog.

What April & Lance are Listening To