
Alice Gerrard
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About this listen
Folk music legend Alice Gerrard is one of the foremost historians and archivists of the genre. In this conversation, she discusses her love for the landmark 1952 compilation “Anthology of American Folk Music,” her career documenting and performing traditional folk music in the South and what it’s like to preserve songs for future generations.
Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey. Watch Thursdays, 9:30 PM on PBS NC and the free PBS app.