Tracing the roots of American music from its cultured past to artists playing it forward, join folk musician and host Nicholas Edward Williams for an audio documentary podcast experience. Each episode dives into the stories behind immigrants who brought their musical heritage to America, then uncovers the lives of impactful musicians across the American roots music spectrum, from the pioneers who shaped Bluegrass, Ragtime, Country, Jazz and Swing, to songs of the South: Gospel, Blues, Old-Time, and the Folk music that's derived from it all. Here's to the songs of old, may they live on forever. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americansongcatcher/support