The railroad was a revolution for more than just commerce. It enabled people and ideas to travel across America at speeds previously unseen. The railroad became romanticized\, developed its own mythology\, a nd left a massive mark on traditional American music.
\nIn this prog ram\, listeners will be presented with an array of traditional songs cente red around the railroad\, as well as songs in which the rail played a sign ificant role in their evolution.
\nAbout the artist:
\nBen Tra verse has been a gentle steward of tradition for over a decade. A proud me mber of the Earthwork Music Collective\, Ben is part of a vibrant communit y of culture creators devoted to community healing through collective musi cianship.
\nAs a folksinger\, multi-instrumentalist\, and songwriter \, Traverse embodies tradition\, threading the past into the present. Trav erse roves across the Great Lakes Basin and beyond purveying the finest se a shanties\, bluegrass\, Celtic\, and old time music and sharing the histo ry from which they came.
\nBen&rsquo\;s passion for music education and cultural preservation is as boundless as the Great Lakes sky. They&rsq uo\;ve made it their mission to collect\, teach\, and breathe new life int o traditional song\, ensuring these cultural heirlooms don&rsquo\;t gather dust. Through community outreach\, rollicking performances and intimate h ouse concerts\, Ben brings people closer to their roots.
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