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BF Presents: American Songcatcher
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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)
Ana Egge, ep. 01!!!: This week I talk with folk singer-songwriter Ana Egge. Dubbed the "Nina Simone of Folk Music" Ana and I sit down to discuss her early influences growing up on a commune in rural New Mexico, crafting her own guitar at the age of 15, and writing herself into understanding. I met Ana in Boston around 2005 through the Boston folk music scene. I have always been in awe of her musical talent and her not-as-much-talked about fashion sense. I can never thank her enough for introducing me to wearing a white belt. by Basic Folk