Folk Songs Of Another America

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Heard On University Of The Air
Jim Leary
Jim Leary arrives at the 58th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Los Angeles. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Photo

What are some of the musical traditions central to Wisconsin’s culture and that of America’s Upper Midwest? How did these traditions emerge from distinct heritages, carried over from immigrants in the “old country”? We talk with folklorist Jim Leary, who shares experiences from a lifetime of folk music research.

Episode Credits

  • Norman Gilliland Host
  • Jim Leary Guest