Howard Levy, Stuart Rosenberg, and Johnny Frigo reminisce about their discovery of musical genres that inspired them and discuss the early roots of folk music.

Edith Wilson talks about her singing and acting career in California and throughout the states. Songs have been removed due to copyright restrictions.

Sweet Honey In The Rock, an African American female vocal group, discusses their music. They talk to Studs and play folk/blues/traditional music.

On a trip to Chicago, the harmonica player and soundtrack composer, sits down with Studs to talk about his career in music and in film.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Georgia Sea Island Singers Bessie Burke and Bessie Jones join Studs and music teacher Avon Gillespie to talk about gospel music, before an upcoming concert at the National College of Education in Evanston.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Big Bill Broonzy discusses the blues with Studs. Big Bill talks about getting ready for a European tour, his young life, and his life as a musician. The following performances have been removed for copyright reasons: "Ride Alberta, ride," "Going Down the road feeling bad," "House rent stomp," "The glory of love," "Plow hand," "I feel so good," and "Make my getaway."

Terkel comments and presents a eulogy for three non-adjusted men. Broonzy, Big Bill ; Ciardi, John ; Redfield, Robert

Terkel comments and presents a eulogy for three non-adjusted men. Broonzy, Big Bill ; Ciardi, John ; Redfield, Robert

Terkel presents musical performance by Erwin Helfer