S2·E11 Ballad of a Mountain Man
Synopsis
Bascom Lamar Lunsford was a pioneer folklorist who in the 1920s began a campaign to preserve mountain music and dance. He dignified what was known as "hillbilly music." Knocking on doors of local banjo pickers and fiddlers, listening to their songs, he amassed an extraordinary repertoire, recorded for the Library of Congress and started the first folk music festival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 2 Episode 11 of American Experience air?
Season 2, Episode 11 ('Ballad of a Mountain Man') originally aired on December 12, 1989.
How long is Season 2 Episode 11 ('Ballad of a Mountain Man')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for American Experience.
What happens in American Experience Season 2 Episode 11?
Bascom Lamar Lunsford was a pioneer folklorist who in the 1920s began a campaign to preserve mountain music and dance. He dignified what was known as "hillbilly music." Knocking on doors of local banjo pickers and fiddlers, listening to their songs, he amassed an extraordinary repertoire, recorded f...