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American Songcatcher

Tracing the roots of American music from its cultured past to artists playing it forward, join folk musician and host Nicholas Edward Williams for this audio documentary-style series. Each episode div... Read more

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Ranked #1

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LOCAL FOCAL // Cowboy Collector Jack Thorp

LOCAL FOCAL // Cowboy Collector Jack Thorp

Today, we proudly present the fourth installment of the LOCAL FOCAL series, where we’re collaborating with artists aroun... Read more

8 Jul 2023

18mins

Ranked #2

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LOCAL FOCAL // The Other Side

LOCAL FOCAL // The Other Side

For our third installment of the LOCAL FOCAL series, we present the following audio-rich piece - described as "sound pai... Read more

28 May 2023

59mins

Ranked #3

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LOCAL FOCAL // Doc Watson & Over Home

LOCAL FOCAL // Doc Watson & Over Home

In honor of the 35th annual MerleFest coming up this week, American Songcatcher presents a very special LOCAL FOCAL - a ... Read more

23 Apr 2023

37mins

Ranked #4

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LOCAL FOCAL // Last Wisps of the Old Ways

LOCAL FOCAL // Last Wisps of the Old Ways

Today, we proudly present the first installment of the LOCAL FOCAL series, where we’re collaborating with artists to sha... Read more

26 Mar 2023

18mins

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ANNOUNCEMENT // SEASON 3

ANNOUNCEMENT // SEASON 3

ANNOUNCEMENTS! 1. Season 3 NEEDS your financial support! Can you commit to $1 a month via Patreon? - OR - Send a one-ti... Read more

16 Mar 2023

2mins

Ranked #6

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S2:E9 // Moses Asch and Folkways Records (Part 2 - SEASON FINALE)

S2:E9 // Moses Asch and Folkways Records (Part 2 - SEASON FINALE)

This is our season finale, part two of a special audio-documentary series on Folkways Records founder Moses Asch, in col... Read more

20 Dec 2022

1hr 14mins

Ranked #7

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S2:E9 // Moses Asch and Folkways Records (Part 1)

S2:E9 // Moses Asch and Folkways Records (Part 1)

Today, American Songcatcher is proud to present a special two-part collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways, going behind... Read more

2 Dec 2022

1hr 1min

Ranked #8

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S2:E8 // Ralph Stanley & The Hundred Year Old Voice

S2:E8 // Ralph Stanley & The Hundred Year Old Voice

“The boy with the hundred year old voice” Dr. Ralph Stanley grew up in the hills of Southwest Virginia during the Great ... Read more

20 Oct 2022

48mins

Ranked #9

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S2:E7 // Wack Fall The Daddy-O

S2:E7 // Wack Fall The Daddy-O

Featured in this Episode: Traditional - Whiskey in the Jar Billie Holiday Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee Charlie Parr ... Read more

12 Aug 2022

1hr 32mins

Ranked #10

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Talkin' Blues // Seth Walker

Talkin' Blues // Seth Walker

Today I’m sharing a conversation I had with American roots singer and guitarist Seth Walker, who has spent the last 20 y... Read more

29 Jun 2022

44mins

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