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”? And what does the state of folk music in Wisconsin look like today?
Folklorist Jim Leary, author of the recently-published book Folksongs of Another America: Field Recordings from the Upper Midwest, shares his experiences from a lifetime of folk music research.
Episode Credits
- Norman Gilliland Host
- Jim Leary Guest
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