American Songcatcher

American Songcatcher

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Tracing the roots of American music from its cultured past to artists playing it forward, folk musician, musicologist and host Nicholas Edward Williams takes listeners on a unique documentary-style podcast experience. Dive into the stories of centuries-old Traditional songs and migrants who carried their musical heritage here, and uncover the lives of pioneers and integral musicians who created and shaped styles such as Bluegrass, Ragtime, Jazz and Swing, Country, Gospel, Blues, Old-Time, and the Folk music that’s derived from it all. Here’s to the songs of old, may they live on forever.

Recent Episodes

  • Talkin' Blues // Buffalo Nichols

    2 months ago
  • ANNOUNCEMENT // American Songcatcher's Future

    2 months ago
  • BONUS // Moses Asch & Folkways Records

    7 months ago
  • WNC Roots Music History LIVE!

    8 months ago
  • ANNOUNCEMENT // ReString Appalachia

    9 months ago
  • S3:E7 // Frankie & Johnny

    10 months ago
  • Talkin' Blues // John McCutcheon

    11 months ago
  • S3:E6 // Sam Cooke

    12 months ago
  • S3:E5 // Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys

    1 year ago
  • Talkin' Blues // Charlie Hunter

    1 year ago