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Episode #2.6 - No Strings Attached

· 26 min · Season 2 Episode 6

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Welcome to Part II of Folk Files' exploration of the history of folk instruments! Learn about the origins and etymology of accordions, concertinas, harmonicas, bagpipes, whistles, and a sampling of percussion! (Recorded with a head cold - please excuse any stuffiness).
Host: Olivia Harding
Special thanks to: Aaron J. Morton
Support Folk Files: https://www.patreon.com/c/FolkFilesPodcast

Musical excerpts:
ARTIST: Duo Synkro
WORK: Live at Paris Bal Folk
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1XgiYjo1HE

ARTIST: Wu Wei
WORK: Sheng performance with Helsinki Philharmonic
SOURCE…

Website: 64159b2a-b459-4e41-ac57-61e5ce1dda37.libsyn.com

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