AmericanSongcatcher

An audio documentary-style podcast tracing the roots of American music from its cultured past. Hosted by folk musician & storyteller Nicholas Edward Williams.

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Elvis performing "Hound Dog" on the Ed Sullivan Show 66 years ago today #elvis #hounddog #edsullivanshow #elvispresley #1956 #1950s #fyp #hips #oldtv

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Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee performing "Cornbread and Peas" on CBS' Blues Masters in 1966
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#sonnyterry #browniemcghee #bluesrevival #bluesduo #cornbreadandpeas #cbs #1966 #earlyblues #ruralblues #theblues #bluesharmonica #bluesguitar #blueslegends #blues

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Celebrating the legacy of Otis Redding, born on this day in 1941.

#otisredding #kingofsoul #soulmusic #tryalittletenderness #gonetoosoon⁠ #happybday #soul #onthisday #happybirthday #1941 #1967

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Charlie Parr performing "1922 Blues" for Western AF
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#charlieparr #westernaf #westernasfuck #1922blues #resonatorguitar #fingerpicking #slideguitar #slideblues #fastfingers

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@Nigey_nobody Memories… ♥️

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Harmonica legend Sonny Terry performing "Hootin' the Blues" in the 1960's.
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#sonnyterry⁠ #hootintheblues #bluessharp #bluesharmonica #blues #harmonica #hootin #defordbailey #americansongcatcher #musichistorypodcast #audiodocumentary #blueslegend #sonnyterrybrowniemcghee

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Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong performing "The Blues are Brewin" in the 1947 film "New Orleans"
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#billieholiday #louisarmstrong #neworleans #1947 #thebluesarebrewin #bluesmusic #jazzmusic #jazzstandard #neworleansfilm #oldfilm #1940s #jazz #blues #satchmo #ladyday #fyp

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It’s really nice to know that music has still been relevant this year, despite not much promotion since I moved my focus to preservation. Who knows what’ll happen next year? ❤️ #goodolpickin @ Chattanooga, Tennessee https://t.co/Vu3ndD3Kf8

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Just posted a photo @ Chattanooga, Tennessee https://t.co/rDrIapdCBK

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Talkin’ Blues | Andy Cohen

My first guest on American Songcatcher is Andy Cohen, a virtuoso finger-style guitarist who has been described as “a walking, talking folk-blues-roots music encyclopedia.”

Full interview up now on AS.

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Have you listened to Episode 3 of American Songcatcher yet?

#americansongcatcher #bessiesmith #musichistory #podcast #podcastsersofinstagram #smithsonianfolkways

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My little man Arlo is one month old today 😍 Thank you to those who have jumped on to support the show by sharing and joining the Patreon!

If you haven’t taken a peek, head to https://t.co/B0EmcSO7rB @… https://t.co/FT4mKFmr2m

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"The blues ain't nothin but a good woman on your mind" | Mississippi John Hurt

Hear John's story in Episode 2 of American Songcatcher, available wherever you get your podcasts.

#themoreyouknow #americansongcatcher #podcast
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Our "Shine a Light" for Episode 3 goes out to the folks with Ballad of America, a non-profit on a mission to preserve and celebrate music from America’s diverse cultural history. https://t.co/K1YWTp39Hi

#americansongcatcher #musichistory #podcast #balladofamerica

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Happy Release Day!

Episode 3 of American Songcatcher "They Call The Rising Sun" is now available. Share and subscribe today!

#americansongcatcher #musichistory #podcast #podcastsersofinstagram #smithsonianfolkways #anthologyoffolkmusic #americanmusic #podcastshow #newpodcast

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Hear Townes Van Zandts' full story in Episode 3 of American Songcatcher, releasing this Friday.⁠
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#themoreyouknow #americansongcatcher #townesvanzandt #podcast⁠ #podcastsersofinstagram #smithsonianfolkways #anthologyoffolkmusic #americanmusic #podcastshow #newpodcast

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Hear the full story behind "House of the Rising Sun" also known as "Rising Sun Blues" on Episode 3 of American Songcatcher, releasing this Friday.

#themoreyouknow #clarenceashley #clarencetomashley #americansongcatcher #tidbits #podcast #houseoftherisingsun #risingsunblues

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The Carter Family | America's First Country Music Family

Hear The Carter Family's full story in Episode 3 of American Songcatcher, releasing this Friday.
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#themoreyouknow #thecarterfamily #americansongcatcher #podcast⁠

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Are you ready? Episode 3 of American Songcatcher releases a week from today! ⁠

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