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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.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 10, 1957

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
34 minutes, 49 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Folk Music Music Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Musicians Historians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Niles, John Jacob, 1892---Interviews Folk singers--United States--Interviews Composers--United States--Interviews Lyricists--United States--Interviews Folklorists--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Niles, John Jacob, 1892-, interview Dulcimer

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