Season 2: Episode 5 - Interview with Steve Roud Part 1
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In this fascinating "A Tisket-Tasket" episode, renowned folklorist and historian Steve Roud engages in a captivating conversation with host Gina about his extensive work on folk songs, nursery rhymes, and the intricacies of folklore. With a career spanning decades, Roud shares insights into the process of creating the Folk Song Index, a comprehensive database of over 360,000 entries covering English, American, Canadian, and Irish traditions. He delves into the challenges of defining and categorizing folk songs, emphasizing the importance of evidence and historical context. Want to know more? Visit the blog at atiskettasketpodcast.com or email Gina at info@atiskettasketpodcast.com. #folksongs, #nurseryrhymes, #folklore, #SteveRoud, #Folklorist
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