Video: Rhiannon Giddens | Songs that bring history to life
Rhiannon Giddens pours the emotional weight of American history into her music. Listen as she performs traditional folk ballads — including “Waterboy,” “Up Above My Head,” and “Lonesome Road” by … Continue reading
Andrea Hollander: Arkansas to Oregon
I kept the radio tuned to the oldies stations, one after another, and sometimes, if I was lucky, I’d hear “Blackbird” or “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” or another … Continue reading
Audio: Bob Dylan performs “The Times They Are A Changin'”
. Email subscribers may click on the title of this post to listen to the audio recording. . The Times They Are A Changin’ Come gather ’round people where ever … Continue reading
Audio: Alan Lomax performing “Rambling Gambler”
. Alan Lomax (1915 – 2002), born in Austin, Texas, was an American field collector of folk music of the 20th century. He was also a folklorist, ethnomusicologist, archivist, writer, … Continue reading
