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The singer, songwriter, and folk music ambassador returns to the States after a worldwide tour, and shares with Studs some of his experiences.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion. Terry is an organizer of poor Southern whites in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood
The American folk singer and political activist shares a bit of her personal history and some insight into her songwriting inspirations. Studs asks about her songs "Tungsten," "The Albatross," "D.D.T.," and "Little Boxes."*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Program includes an excerpt of a 1978 interview with songwriter and labor rights activist Florence Reece.
The singer, songwriter, and activist Joan Baez sits down with Studs to talk about her involvement in the folk music revival. Some of her songs are discussed, including Wagoner's Lad, What Have They Done to the Rain?, Joys of Love (Plaisir d'Amour), Mary Hamilton, All My Trials, and Babe I'm Gonna Leave You.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The folk singer and dulcimer player describes her upbringing in Kentucky, how she came to learn about Appalachian folk traditions, and the links between American, English, and Irish songs and hymns.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Jean Redpath describes some of the folk stories and traditions she learned in her native Scotland.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The musician, magazine editor, actor, and activist talks about his time in the Greenwich Village folk scene and his appreciation for the music of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The Irish actress joins Studs to reminisce about some of her favorite music, from childhood rhymes to traditional songs of Ireland to more contemporary pop hits.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations