최고 Songcat 팟캐스트 (2024)

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Talkin' Blues // Charlie Hunter 1:00:26

15d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Today, I’m sharing a conversation I had with GRAMMY-NOMINATED American guitarist, composer, producer and bandleader Charlie Hunter. He first came on to the scene in the early 1990s, and simultaneously plays bass lines, chords, and melodies, on custom seven and eight-string guitars, as featured in trios and quintet projects, as well as Garage-A-Troi…

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S3:E4 // Bascom Lamar Lunsford & A Living Tradition 53:25

2M ago53:25

53:25

Today, we proudly present something a little different on American Songcatcher. Instead of the usual documentary podcast-style piece, this is a compilation of field recordings I did in Buncombe and Madison Counties just outside of Asheville, NC. Considered the mecca of the long held traditions in ballad singing and old-time mountain music, this are…

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S3:E3 // Mississippi Fred McDowell 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

Today on the program, we present the story of the father of North Mississippi Hill Country Blues, Mississippi Fred McDowell. From humble beginnings, Fred was inspired from the likes of Charley Patton, his neighbor Eli “Booster” Green and the sounds he gathered from guitarists in Memphis, Mississippi and the Delta, and defined the often overlooked n…

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S3:E2 // Shady Grove 29:42

4M ago29:42

29:42

Today on our program, we present the story of one of the most iconic American Folk songs, born from the lineage of 16th century ballads brought by immigrants from the British Isles, “Shady Grove”. Often used in both dance and courtship, the timeless melody was the backbone for countless ballads and folk songs that made their way into North America …

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S3:E1 // John Hartford 43:28

4M ago43:28

43:28

Happy release day! Today on our program, we’re delighted to release the first episode of Season 3, diving into the life of renowned songwriter, riverboat pilot, folklorist, song collector, music historian, accomplished fiddler and banjoist, clog & shuffle dancer, storyteller and consummate entertainer, John Hartford. One of the most brilliant yet l…

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LOCAL FOCAL // The Pine Barrens Folk Music 24:36

6M ago24:36

24:36

Today, we proudly present the sixth installment of the LOCAL FOCAL series, where we’re collaborating with artists around the country to share unique and lesser-known musical history. Our narrator today is Joe Makoviecki (mackavecky) who brings to the surface a near century-old lineage, the story of New Jersey's own first family of folk music, The R…

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LOCAL FOCAL // Swamp Pop with Dustin Dale Gaspard 23:34

8M ago23:34

23:34

Today, we proudly present the fifth installment of the LOCAL FOCAL series, where we’re collaborating with artists around the country to share unique and lesser-known musical history. Our narrator today is Dustin Dale Gaspard, a 9th generation cajun who comes from the deep, deep South, the Acadian region of Louisiana. Dustin shares the very unique h…

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LOCAL FOCAL // Cowboy Collector Jack Thorp 18:34

10M ago18:34

18:34

Today, we proudly present the fourth installment of the LOCAL FOCAL series, where we’re collaborating with artists around the country to share unique and lesser-known musical history. Our storyteller is cowboy & poet Andy Hedges, who hails from Lubbock, TX and is doing his part to keep the old cowboy song traditions alive. Andy takes us back to the…

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LOCAL FOCAL // The Other Side 59:59

11M ago59:59

59:59

For our third installment of the LOCAL FOCAL series, we present the following audio-rich piece - described as "sound painting" - brought to you by Muddy Boots Radio, a podcast that I only recently came into contact with by way of its creator, Tenali Hrenak. This particular episode honored a legend of radio from Grass Valley, CA - Mikail Graham. A c…

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LOCAL FOCAL // Doc Watson & Over Home 37:48

1y ago37:48

37:48

In honor of the 35th annual MerleFest coming up this week, American Songcatcher presents a very special LOCAL FOCAL - a relatively unknown live recording from May of 1989 of North Carolina’s own Doc Watson, telling stories and singing songs passed through his family - only this show he was asked to perform without his guitar, until the very end. Th…

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LOCAL FOCAL // Last Wisps of the Old Ways 18:00

1y ago18:00

18:00

Today, we proudly present the first installment of the LOCAL FOCAL series, where we’re collaborating with artists to share musical stories from different locations throughout America - in celebration of the parts that make up the whole fabric of American music history. First up, we’re bringing you the works of Derek Piotr, a folklorist and musician…

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ANNOUNCEMENT // SEASON 3 2:44

1y ago2:44

2:44

ANNOUNCEMENTS! 1. Season 3 NEEDS your financial support! Can you commit to $1 a month via Patreon? - OR - Send a one-time donation through Venmo or PayPal 2. We're changing the format next season to SINGLE STORIES released every few weeks, so we can give each story full attention, and put out content more frequently. 3. CALLING ALL WRITERS! Do you …

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S2:E9 // Moses Asch and Folkways Records (Part 2 - SEASON FINALE) 1:14:32

1+ y ago1:14:32

1:14:32

This is our season finale, part two of a special audio-documentary series on Folkways Records founder Moses Asch, in collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways. Part one walked us through Moe’s childhood, teenage years, early career, the first two labels he created, bankruptcy, as well as the early years of Folkways Records. In part two, we traverse 4…

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S2:E9 // Moses Asch and Folkways Records (Part 1) 1:01:40

1+ y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Today, American Songcatcher is proud to present a special two-part collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways, going behind the curtain of Folkways Records founder Moses Asch, who was born 117 years ago on this date. This is the story of a ceaselessly stubborn Jewish immigrant with unstoppable ambition. A pioneer who had a great respect for creative a…

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S2:E8 // Ralph Stanley & The Hundred Year Old Voice 48:21

1+ y ago48:21

48:21

“The boy with the hundred year old voice” Dr. Ralph Stanley grew up in the hills of Southwest Virginia during the Great Depression. He and his brother Carter were heavily inspired by The Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers and Bill Monroe, who The Stanley Brothers would feud with decades later. Radio was king, and The Stanley Brothers became a household …

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S2:E7 // Wack Fall The Daddy-O 1:32:33

1+ y ago1:32:33

1:32:33

Featured in this Episode: Traditional - Whiskey in the Jar Billie Holiday Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee Charlie Parr Support American Songcatcher: Join the Patreon Send a one-time donation through Venmo or PayPal Teaser: Arguably the most popular Irish drinking song has a more unique origin than being sung at the pub, celebrating the spirit of Whisk…

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Talkin' Blues // Seth Walker 44:24

2y ago44:24

44:24

Today I’m sharing a conversation I had with American roots singer and guitarist Seth Walker, who has spent the last 20 years putting out incredibly diverse records, inspired by early blues to jazz, folk, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, early country and anything else he’s been able to gobble up. Recently mentored by the likes of Oliver Wood and th…

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S2:E6 // The Man in Black (Part 3) 52:23

2y ago52:23

52:23

Featured in this Episode: Johnny Cash Teaser: The finale of this three part series on "The Man in Black" starts in the 70’s, when Johnny’s turnaround gets traction through learning to be a father, his activism and overtly religious period, several relapses of his addiction, the fall from Columbia Records, and his rise with Rick Rubin before passing…

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S2:E6 // The Man in Black (Part 2) 40:14

2y ago40:14

40:14

Featured in this Episode: Johnny Cash Teaser: The story of the enigmatic “Man in Black” is a vast ocean that is impossible to cover every detail. But this three part series will attempt to further explain what listeners know about Johnny Cash, debunk a few myths, and uncover fascinating moments in his life that are lesser known. In essence, we’ll b…

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S2:E6 // The Man in Black (Part 1) 48:26

2y ago48:26

48:26

Featured in this Episode: Johnny Cash Teaser: The story of the enigmatic “Man in Black” is a vast ocean that is impossible to cover and give every detail. But this three part series will attempt to further explain what listeners may think they know about Johnny Cash, broaden the understanding of his personal life, and uncover fascinating moments in…

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S2:E5 // That Bad Man 1:09:27

2y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Celebrating Black History Month! Featured in this Episode: Traditional - “Stagger Lee” (:42) Memphis Minnie (15:45) Lightnin’ Hopkins (29:21) Taj Mahal (48:55) Teaser: This notorious murder story has been covered in more genres, by more artists and across more multi-media platforms than any other in history, while somehow remaining relatively obscu…

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AS Presents // Basic Folk feat. Chris Thile 1:03:39

2+ y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Today on the program, I’m pleased to bring you a very special episode through American Songcatcher, sharing a wonderful podcast called Basic Folk in our feed. Now some of you may already be aware of these in-depth, honest interviews with host Cindy Howes, but I feel like the rest of you should get on board! Sure, there are many conversational podca…

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S2:E4 // Pioneering Women in Bluegrass and Old-Time 1:12:40

2+ y ago1:12:40

1:12:40

Featured in this Episode: Jean Ritchie (:28) Ola Belle Reed (17:48) Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard (35:41) Alison Krauss (55:54) Teaser: Her family is considered one of the wealthiest in the ballad tradition, preserving hundreds of songs from their lineage to Scotland in their home of Kentucky, and is single-handedly responsible for bringing the App…

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S2:E3 // God's Golden Shore 1:25:32

2+ y ago1:25:32

1:25:32

Season 2, Episode 3 // God's Golden Shore Featured in this Episode: Traditional - “Man of Constant Sorrow” (:28) Ma Rainey (13:08) Bill Monroe (31:40) Patsy Cline (51:29) Bruce Molsky (1:08:17) Teaser: Thought to be rooted in the early hymns brought to America, this old-time folk song has reveled in the spotlight more than once in the roots music c…

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BONUS: Side B 33:54

2+ y ago33:54

33:54

It’s a pleasure to bring you the second half of this special short series Side A // Side B, bringing some depth to the songs from my recently released traditional record “Folk Songs For Old Times’ Sake”. Today, we’re flipping the record over, and diving in to the history behind Side B. Side B Tracklist: Goin’ Down This Road Feelin’ Bad (Traditional…

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BONUS: Side A 33:09

2+ y ago33:09

33:09

Since releasing the podcast, I’ve had a lot of people ask if the renditions at the end of each segment will be released, or streamable. Well I’m happy to say that over the last six months, I’ve been hard at work on a traditional record called Folk Songs For Old Times’ Sake, that is now available on all platforms, as well as limited edition vinyl. S…

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S2:E2 // Oh Little Liza 1:18:50

2+ y ago1:18:50

1:18:50

Season 2, Episode 2 // Oh Little Liza Featured in this Episode: Traditional - “Lil' Liza Jane” (:28) Dock Boggs (11:22) Snooks Eaglin (25:54) Nina Simone (43:36) Billy Strings (1:04:18) Teaser: Today, this song is a standard in New Orleans brass bands as well as old-time music, but its earliest iterations started as a sea shanty. His three finger-s…

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S2:E1 // Ain't Gonna Study War No More 1:18:19

2+ y ago1:18:19

1:18:19

Season 2, Episode 1 // Ain't Gonna Study War No More Featured in this Episode: Traditional - “Down by The Riverside” (00:27) Mance Lipscomb (10:28) Ramblin’ Jack Elliot (23:31) Emmylou Harris (45:17) Chris Thile (57:27) Teaser: After the civil war, songs such as these were created and sung from Alabama to Ohio for a perilous journey through the Und…

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BONUS: Sitting In // Cristina Vane and Her New (Old) American Roots 18:27

3y ago18:27

18:27

For the final collaboration of the “Sitting In” miniseries, I’m excited to share a fantastic multi-instrumentalist, fluent in clawhammer banjo and slide blues guitar, named Cristina Vane. Born in Italy, and living many places overseas before arriving in America at 18 years old, Cristina accumulated a wealth of culture and a diverse range of songs b…

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BONUS: Sitting In // Jody Carroll and the Newport Recordings 19:40

3y ago19:40

19:40

Today on the program will be my sixth guest for the “Sitting In” mini-series, Jody Carroll. Jody is a performer and songwriter who effortlessly creates bold interpretations of old Blues and American Folk music, and makes them his own improvisational musical journeys. He’s a finger-style and slide guitar master, and a soulful singer blending flavors…

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BONUS: Sitting In // Dylan Walshe and Ramblin' Jack Elliot 23:31

3y ago23:31

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The fifth edition of the “Sitting In” miniseries features a new project by international touring Irish musician Dylan Walshe. Steeped in the traditions of folk, Irish, Blues, Singer-songwriter and roots music, Dylan has received wide acclaim from all over, including Dave King of Flogging Molly who has said that “The future of songwriting is safe in…

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BONUS: Sitting In // Lon Eldridge and the Hawaiian Steel Guitar 12:44

3y ago12:44

12:44

Good people! I'm so pleased to share my fourth guest to embark on this “Sitting In” mini-series, a local legend in my neck of the woods, Chattanooga’s own Lon Eldridge. Harboring a unique blend of traditional pre-war blues, ragtime, jazz and swing, Lon has spent the last two decades evoking the styles of those who laid the framework of these genres…

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BONUS: Sitting In // Willi Carlisle, Ozark Folksinger 11:34

3y ago11:34

11:34

Hey Folks! I’m so pleased to share the 3rd act of this “Sitting In” miniseries with you, none other than the inimitable Willi Carlisle. A multi-faceted writer, performer, and instrumentalist, Willi has spent the last several years collecting folklore, playing or calling square dances, and working in the avant-garde. He’s a folksinger with a style f…

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BONUS: Sitting In // Sparrow and The John C. Campbell Folk School 18:34

3y ago18:34

18:34

Hey Folks! I’m thrilled to share the second part of the “Sitting In” mini-series, where I hand over the podcast reins to some of my folky friends, so that they can share a story that ties into music preservation and play a few songs in line with their story. My guest today is Sparrow, who along with her partner Keith, leads the Asheville, NC group …

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BONUS: Sitting In // Matthew Sabatella & “We Shall Not Be Moved” 26:47

3y ago26:47

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Today, I’m delighted to share the first “Sitting In” mini-series episode with you, where I’ve handed the podcast reins over to a music preservationist and performer. First up, is a story of the African American spiritual turned protest song called “We Shall Not Be Moved”, written and spoken by Matthew Sabatella. Matthew’s mission is to “connect peo…

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Talkin' Blues // Fruition's Jay Cobb Anderson 1:15:37

3y ago1:15:37

1:15:37

Today I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation I had with multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Jay Cobb Anderson, co-founder of the group Fruition, who has been making big waves in the major festival circuit during the last decade with blends of traditional sounds, contemporary folk and bluegrass, and most recently the roots of rock an…

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Talkin' Blues // Sierra Hull 56:29

3y ago56:29

56:29

Today, I’m delighted to share a talk I had with mandolin prodigy and Grammy nominated multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Sierra Hull. Accomplishing more in her first 28 years of life than most could over a few lifetimes, Sierra made her Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 10, played Carnegie Hall at age 12, then landed a deal with Rounder …

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Talkin' Blues // Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers 1:09:42

3y ago1:09:42

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Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation I had with Oliver Wood. Since 2004, Oliver has been the frontman of The Wood Brothers, blurring the boundaries between folk, gospel, country-soul, and blues, earning an international audience and a Grammy Award-nomination along the way. Alongside his brother Chris Wood, of Medeski Martin and Wood…

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Talkin' Blues // David Holt 54:29

3y ago54:29

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When I first set out with this podcast there were a few people in particular that I wanted to talk to, and today's guest is at the top of that list. David Holt is a four-time Grammy winner, multi-instrumentalist, and for 14 years performed as a duo on banjo with the legendary Doc Watson. He’s spent his life learning, performing and telling stories …

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S1:E10 // She Warbles When She Flies (SEASON FINALE) 1:25:11

3y ago1:25:11

1:25:11

Season 1, Episode 10 // She Warbles When She Flies (SEASON FINALE) Featured in this Episode: Traditional - “The Cuckoo” (:27) Willie Nelson - “Lucky Old Sun’” (13:30) Jerry Garcia - “Walkin’ Boss” (31:40) Blaze Foley - “Oval Room” (52:50) Jontavious Willis - “Pistol Slappin’ Blues” (1:12:38) Teaser: This traditional tune is based off of England’s o…

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Talkin' Blues // Leah Song of Rising Appalachia 1:14:21

3y ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Today on the program, I have the distinct pleasure of sharing a wonderful conversation I had with Leah Song, one half of the world folk fusion group Rising Appalachia. Over the last decade, Rising Appalachia has reimagined a huge body of traditional songs to a massive audience over the seven records they’ve released since forging their musical path…

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S1:E9 // Twas in the Merry Month of May 1:30:02

3y ago1:30:02

1:30:02

Season 1, Episode 9 // Twas in the Merry Month of May Featured in this Episode: Traditional - “Barbara Allen” (:27) Lead Belly - “Goodnight, Irene’” (11:39) Joan Baez - “Silver Dagger” (37:50) Tony Rice - “New River Train” (59:35) Colter Wall- “Diamond Joe” (1:13:14) Teaser: For the last 400 years, the most widely collected ballad from the British …

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Talkin' Blues // Dom Flemons 1:07:16

3y ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Today on the program, I’m delighted to share a conversation I had with the Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist and preservationist Dom Flemons. Branded The American Songster from his diverse catalogue of tunes, Dom’s not just a songwriter, he’s a multi-instrumentalist, producer, actor, music scholar, historian, and record collector who is proficie…

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S1:E8 // Shine That Ever Loving Light On Me 1:17:36

3y ago1:17:36

1:17:36

Season 1, Episode 8 // Shine That Ever Loving Light On Me Featured in this Episode: Traditional - “Midnight Special” (:39) Memphis Jug Band - “Stealin’, Stealin’” (13:30) Etta Baker - “Railroad Bill” (26:13) Big Bill Broonzy - “Glory of Love” (40:55) Charley Pride - “Roll on Mississippi” (1:01:32) Teaser: When the light of the train hits the cell w…

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S1:E7 // She's Gone With The Gypsy Davy 1:14:52

3+ y ago1:14:52

1:14:52

Season 1, Episode 7 // She's Gone With The Gypsy Davy Featured in this Episode: Traditional - “Gypsy Davy” (:20) Son House - “Grinnin’ in your Face” (9:02) Merle Travis - “Nine Pound Hammer” (24:07) Dolly Parton - “Jolene” (40:30) Sierra Ferrell - “Elk River Blues” (59:60) Teaser: Who were the original gypsies, and why are so many songs sung about …

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S1:E6 // I'll Die With That Hammer In My Hand 1:21:47

3+ y ago1:21:47

1:21:47

Season 1, Episode 6 // I'll Die With That Hammer In My Hand Featured in this Episode: Traditional - “The Ballad of John Henry” (:25) The Mississippi Sheiks - “Sittin On Top of the World” (11:09) Pete Seeger - “If I Had a Hammer” (22:05) Hank Williams - “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” (44:32) Tyler Childers - “Rocks, Salt and Nails” (1:05:35) Teaser: …

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S1:E5 // I'm Just Going Over Home 1:23:05

3+ y ago1:23:05

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Season 1, Episode 5 // I'm Just Going Over Home Featured in this Episode: Traditional - “Wayfaring Stranger” (:30) Burl Ives - “Streets of Laredo” (11:45) Sister Rosetta Tharpe - “Up Above My Head” (28:50) John Prine - “In Spite of Ourselves” (44:27) Charley Crockett- “That’s How I Got To Memphis” (1:06:40) Teaser: Did it come from a hymn? An old b…

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S1:E4 // Hang Your Head and Cry 1:26:59

3+ y ago1:26:59

1:26:59

Season 1, Episode 4 // Hang Your Head and Cry Featured in this Episode: Traditional - “Tom Dooley” (:27) Blind Blake - “Diddie Wa Diddie” (12:23) Woody Guthrie - “Ramblin Around” (23:46) Doc Watson - “Blue Railroad Train” (49:00) Justin Townes Earle - “Lone Pine Hill”(1:08:23) Teaser: A North Carolina murder ballad turned folk tale withstands the t…

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Talkin' Blues // Andy Cohen 46:00

3+ y ago46:00

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I’m so pleased to have my first guest on the podcast, the incredibly gifted multi-instrumentalist, teacher, musicologist and songster Mr. Andy Cohen. You may remember Andy from a mention in Episode 2 of American Songcatcher, as he was the mentor of my mentor, Joan Crane. Once a lead boy soaking in the shadow of Reverend Gary Davis, Andy’s been play…

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S1:E3 // They Call The Rising Sun 1:39:29

3+ y ago1:39:29

1:39:29

Season 1, Episode 3 // They Call The Rising Sun Featured in this Episode: Traditional - "Rising Sun Blues" or "House of the Rising Sun" (1:37) Bessie Smith - "Tain't Nobody's Business" (16:46) The Carter Family - "Wildwood Flower" (40:30) Townes Van Zandt - "Pancho and Lefty" (1:04:17) Blind Boy Paxton - "Nobody Cares For Me" (01:22:42) Teaser: Was…

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