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Ola Belle Reed folk singer, songwriter and blue grass musician talks about her childhood in the Appalachians as well as her musical influences that inspire her musical career.
The dulcimer is not only a musical instrument that John Jacob Niles plays, but he builds them too. Playing some scales, Niles gives a brief demonstration of the dulcimer, Niles explained people often requested he play his love songs. Niles believed love is something that is easily relatable to many people.
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, storyteller, poet, and labor organizer talks with Studs about hobo music, labor songs, and protest songs.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations