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Studs Terkel discusses folk music with Doc Watson

BROADCAST: Feb. 20, 1969 | DURATION: 00:54:38

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Synopsis

Studs Terkel interviews and discusses the history and cultural significance of folk music with Doc Watson. Topics include Watson's personal history and biography, the origins of some of the songs he sings, sacred music. Musical excerpts include: "Tom Dooley" by Thomas Land, performed by Doc Watson "Down The Road", performed by Doc Watson "Your Long Journey", written and performed by Doc Watson and Rosa Lee Carlton "Talk About Suffering", traditional/spiritual, performed by Doc Watson "Georgie", traditional, performed by Doc Watson "Southbound", written and performed by Doc Watson and Merle Watson "Shady Grove", traditional, performed by Doc Watson "Blackberry Rag", written and performed by Doc Watson

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 20, 1969

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 38 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Folk Music Music

People

Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Watson, Doc--Interviews Folk music Country music Bluegrass music Blind musicians. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Watson, Doc,-- interviewee Banjo music Lloyd, A. L. (Albert Lancaster), 1908-1982

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