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John Jacob Niles discusses his music

BROADCAST: May. 10, 1957 | DURATION: 00:34:49

Synopsis

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.