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Musician Trains Actor for Oscar-Nominated Film 'Sinners'

3/14/2026

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Randy Bowland, a musician from North Philadelphia, taught actor Miles Caton to play Delta blues guitar for the Oscar-nominated film Sinners.
He was initially hesitant but accepted the project after a friend's call.
Bowland trained Miles Caton for eight weeks in Philadelphia.
He expressed gratitude for the opportunity and hopes the project leads to more work.
Sinners has received a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations, and the awards ceremony is scheduled for March 15.

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Randy Bowland, a musician from North Philadelphia, taught actor Miles Caton to play Delta blues guitar for the Oscar-nominated film Sinners.
He was initially hesitant but accepted the project after a friend's call.
Bowland trained Miles Caton for eight weeks in Philadelphia.
He expressed gratitude for the opportunity and hopes the project leads to more work.
Sinners has received a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations, and the awards ceremony is scheduled for March 15.