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Traditional Plus: On American Roots Music and the Legacy of Doc Watson

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Readings from the award-winning biography of Doc Watson, and a deeper dive into traditional American roots music, with conversations, reflections, and outtakes from the book and other sources.

Location:

United States

Description:

Readings from the award-winning biography of Doc Watson, and a deeper dive into traditional American roots music, with conversations, reflections, and outtakes from the book and other sources.

Language:

English


Episodes
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01. Introducing Traditional Plus: On American Roots Music and the Legacy of Doc Watson

7/23/2019
00:07 American folk music and the legacy of Doc Watson. 00:47 Doc Watson as a country music innovator. 04:16 Doc Watson’s first performance of Amazing Grace on March 25, 1961. 07:38 Amazing Grace and Doc's life, illness, and deal with God. 12:06 The death of Doc's son, Merle. 14:33 On Praying Ground and the second half of Doc's career. 15:01 Blind But Now I See—a tribute to Doc Watson.

Duration:00:17:54