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BF Presents: American Songcatcher
FromBasic Folk
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Length:
81 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Help produce Basic Folk by contributing at basicfolk.com/donateEditor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! American Songcatcher with Nicholas Edward Williams, is an independent audio documentary-style podcast hosted by the folk musician and music history enthusiast.Each episode has five stories: starting with one traditional song’s journey to America, followed by the stories of four musicians in American roots starting with legends of the past going all the way to current artists of the day.You’ll hear the stories behind songs of immigrants from the British Isles and Europe who brought their tunes into the Appalachian mountains…To songs of the South: Gospel, Bluegrass, Ragtime, Blues, Old-Time, Country, and the Folk music derived from it all.This podcast goes behind the curtain of legends, and shines a light on integral artists who have influenced generations: Bessie Smith, Ola Belle Reed, Blind Blake, Odetta and Dave Van Ronk. I am SHOCKED that Nicholas does not have a journalism background. His approach is warm, insightful and he has the true spirit of a detective uncovering the mysteries of these songs and musicians. It’s a wonderful listen!In this Season 2, Episode 2 of American Songcatcher, Nicholas has the following lineup:Traditional – “Lil’ Liza Jane” (:28)Dock Boggs (11:22)Snooks Eaglin (25:54)Nina Simone (43:36)Billy Strings (1:04:18)
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Released:
Feb 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Alex Stanton of townsppl, ep. 09: Alex Stanton is a Pittsburgh born singer/songwriter who heads up the indie folk band townsppl. Growing up Stanton spent a lot of time hanging out on the set of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. His mom worked in the art department for the show and that actually ties in with how he got his first guitar. Also Stanton discusses opening his own music school, Sunburst School of Music in Squirrel Hill. We talk about the community of musicians that he has found and fostered since opening the doors. American Songwriter Podcast Network: https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/basic-folk-podcast/ by Basic Folk