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Erik Bye discusses the history of Norwegian immigration to America in the 19th century and his work as a television journalist and singer

BROADCAST: Aug. 18, 1975 | DURATION: 00:33:27

Synopsis

Studs interviews Erik Bye about Norwegian immigration to America and his music. They discuss the reasons why people left Norway in the 19th century and the conditions they suffered when they settled in New York. Bye explains Norwegian history and why the Norwegians moved from the American east coast to the west. Studs notes that Bye is in Chicago to gather information to produce a Norwegian television documentary about early Norwegian immigrants. Bye shares his interpretations of some of his songs and explains Norwegian music. He elaborates on the Hardanga fiddle instrument and the artists who played it. Bye discusses the upcoming Norwegian celebration in Chicago for which their King will visit. The musical numbers are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 18, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 57.05 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
33 minutes, 27 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Elderly & Elderly Care Music

People

Journalists Musicians

Tags

Bye, Erik Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Norwegian Americans. Norwegian Americans--History--19th century. Songs, Norwegian. Bull, Ole, 1810-1880. Fox River (Wis. and Ill.) Hardanger fiddle Peerson, Cleng, 1782-1865 Music, Norwegian.

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