on American folk artists

“There are three kinds of American folk artist: those who sit, contented, on a back porch contemplating America's landscape and ways; those for whom its landscape and ways are something to stand against or move boldly through; and those whose America is a shadowy, impressionistic place that moves inside of them."

-- The Guardian

Historical Clawhammer Banjo Recordings on NPR

Chanced upon this interesting NPR item on old clawhammer banjo recordings. It's got four recordings on share. Good stuff!