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Ollie Gilbert and Jimmie Driftwood discuss music ; part 2
May. 25, 1964 Ollie Gilbert, folk musician, and Jimmie Driftwood, folk songwriter and musician, discuss and folk music. They also discuss instruments such as banjos, guitars, and musical bows. The two musicians also talk about how music evolves over time and as it is passed through generations.
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Murray McLauchlan discusses his career as a Canadian folk singer and songwriter
Jul. 26, 1974 Canadian folk singer Murray McLauchlan discusses his career, influences, style, and most recent album, "Day to Day Dust." McLauchlan performs several songs during the interview, including: 00:00:00-00:04:10 "Maybe Tonight" 00:09:18-00:13:07 "Honky Red" 00:17:47-00:23:20 "Shoeshine Workin' Song" 00:27:28-00:32:13 "Revelations" 00:34:10-00:37:24 "Billy McDaniels" 00:38:58-00:44:28 "Paradise" 00:45:38-00:48:55 "Farmer's Song"
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Harry Belafonte discusses jazz and folk music ; part 2
Jan. 6, 1955 The conversation continues with Belafonte talking about his album, "Belafonte Sings of the Caribbean". The songs, explained Belafonte, were both reflections of his childhood and things he was exposed to as an adult. Belafonte believed both Louis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden played important roles in jazz music.
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Queen Ida discusses Zydeco
Sep. 1, 1988 Interviewing Zydeco composer, singer and accordionist Queen Ida. Songs played include "Chere Duloone," "Willie on the Washboard," "Cotton Eyed Joe," "Every Now and Then," "Passe la Porte," "La Louisianne," "Celimene," and "La Femme du Doigt."
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Pete Seeger discusses music, the Hudson River, and American culture ; part 2
Feb. 10, 1969 The conversation spans trends in American culture plans for public access television.
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Pete Seeger discusses music and the Hudson River ; part 1
Feb. 10, 1969 Pete Seeger discuss music and his plan to build a sloop to sail on the Hudson River.
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Interview with George and Gerry Armstrong
May. 25, 1979 Discussing the folk music of Scotland with singers George and Gerry Armstrong. Rebroadcast.
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David Amram and Steve Goodman discuss folk music
Jan. 3, 1976 David Amram and Steve Goodman, composers and performers of popular music and folk music, discuss writing and creating music together.
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Bill Leahy discusses his views on the political and social struggles in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Oct. 20, 1975 Studs interview with Irishman, Bill Leahy, on the political complexities surrounding Ireland in the 1960s-1970s. Leahy provides some historical background of the IRA and British colonial occupation of Ireland. They discuss Irish music, the Civil Rights Movement in Ireland, and contemporary myths about Ireland. Several Irish songs were played, but many of the titles were not captured. Planksty's music was played twice.