Changing up the conversation, Win Stracke talks about artists he's admired like Bill Broonzy and Jim Post. According to Stracke, although Broonzy was a blues musician, he liked humor found in songs. Stracke said he really liked Jim Post, who singled out people who were the best at what they did. As a result, Post asked Stracke to record an album of hymns with him.

Songs, music and lyrics are among the topics of Win Stracke's interview. Stracke believed folk songs had a morality all their own. He also explained that songs have a way of recapturing the feeling(s) of an event that the printed work can not convey.

Interviewing folk singer Win Stracke about "Songs of man."

Interviewing folk singer Win Stracke about "Songs of man."

Interviewing folk singer Win Stracke about "Songs of man."

Interviewing folk singer Win Stracke and Jimmy Driftwood.

Paul Angle discusses his book "Crossroads: 1913," and Win Stracke provides a musical review. The three gentlemen talk in depth about the book with live and recorded music interspersed. Music: "Water--Oh!, Water For Me" and "The Rosary." "The Voice of Vienna" (a waltz).

Paul Angle discusses his book "Crossroads: 1913," and Win Stracke provides a musical review. The three gentlemen talk in depth about the book with live and recorded music interspersed. Songs include: "Casey Jones - The Union Scab," "Sweet Adeline," "We Shall Overcome," "Oh, Dear, What Can the Matter Be," and "Immortality" by William Jennings Bryan (1908).

Paul Angle, director of the Chicago Historical Society, discusses his new book "Crossroads: 1913." Win Stracke, musician, provides a musical review of Angle's book.

Discussing Billy Graham and revivalism with author and journalist Marshall Frady and singer and musician Win Stracke.

Discussing spirituals and other songs and interviewing folk singers Jim Post and Win Stracke (2 parts).

Discussing spirituals and other songs and interviewing folk singers Jim Post and Win Stracke (2 parts).