Episode 8

An episode of the Tapestry of the Times podcast, hosted by Smithsonian Folkways, titled "Episode 8" was published on April 22, 2026 and runs 59 minutes.

April 22, 2026 ·59m · Tapestry of the Times

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Summary

Gourd banjo music from Mike Seeger, a rare recording of a young Bob Dylan, vocal harmonies from the Bahamas, the gentle touch of Brazilian guitar master Luiz Bonfa, and the final performance of folk legend Dave Van Ronk. Plus: a cowboy ballad from Lead Belly, and “Talking Blues” from Woody Guthrie.

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Gourd banjo music from Mike Seeger, a rare recording of a young Bob Dylan, vocal harmonies from the Bahamas, the gentle touch of Brazilian guitar master Luiz Bonfa, and the final performance of folk legend Dave Van Ronk. Plus: a cowboy ballad from Lead Belly, and “Mean Talking Blues” from Woody Guthrie.

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