Born in Austin, Texas in 1915, Alan Lomax (USA) grew up surrounded by music. His father was a folklorist – an expert who specialises in folklore and cultural practices – and was fascinated by cowboy ...

A history of rural southeastern traditional American music, as told and played by Mike Seeger and Alice Gerrard. Mike and Alice recount their own involvement with this music, and briefly trace its ...

PAW PAW — For Paw Paw residents Sam and Joe Herrmann, sharing their love for traditional American music has played a major role in their lives. They may be best recognized by the public for this ...