Episode 1
Episode 1
We kick things off this week with a sampling of some of the label's original legends: Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie. We'l... Read more
25 Aug 2011
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59mins
Episode 2
Episode 2
We'll get an introduction to the legendary blind bluesman Reverend Gary Davis, we'll hear the harmonies of lady bluegras... Read more
24 Aug 2011
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59mins
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Episode 3
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Blues piano from Memphis Slim, marimba music from Guatemala, labor union songs, World War II anthems, Tuvan throat singi... Read more
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Episode 4
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Episode 5
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Songs from New Orleans street singer Snooks Eaglin, Calypso from Trinidad’s Mighty Sparrow, the sounds of Brazilian capo... Read more
21 Aug 2011
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Episode 6
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French Carpenter plays the fiddle tune that won his grandfather’s release from a Civil War prison camp, Texas Gladden si... Read more
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Episode 7
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Outlaw country music from north of the border, family fiddle tunes from Cape Breton, classic piano blues from juke joint... Read more
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Episode 8
Episode 8
Gourd banjo music from Mike Seeger, a rare recording of a young Bob Dylan, vocal harmonies from the Bahamas, the gentle ... Read more
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Episode 9
Episode 9
We check out some historical duet performances from old-time music virtuosos Doc Watson and Bill Monroe, Piedmont Blues ... Read more
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Episode 10
Episode 10
Aaron invites music historian Richard Carlin to drop in for the hour. Richard has written the book, “Worlds of Sound: ... Read more
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