Dulcimers and 'Nilesimers' - A lecture by Dr. Ron Pen

Illustrated with sound and images, this lecture by Dr. Ron Pen surveys the broad sweep of dulcimer history and then examines the negotiation of conservative and progressive forces through the lens of influential luthiers with a focus on Kentucky craftspeople including Ed Thomas, Will Singleton, McKinley Craft, Jethro Amburgey, John Jacob Niles, Homer Ledford, and Warren May. The contrasting gravity of tradition and the forward motion of transformation become resolved in the life of the contemporary dulcimer with a glance at current craftspeople and musicians.
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This is an excerpt from the 2022 Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming that live streamed on April 7-9, 2022. For more info, visit our website: troublesomecre...

[@Legslarsen.]

Hi to Joellen, meeting her and Terry Hennessy at McCabes was a thrill. Fortunate to have purchased a beautiful dulcimer from Terry, and thank you for the detailed history of the dulcimer in Appalachia.

[@AverageBeausOutdoor]

There's a lot of good information here. It's appreciated.
I hope everyone is having a great day.
Wealth and Happiness.

[@gillisBR549]

Great video, from eastern, N.C.

[@stephenwhite5658]

Wonderful presentation!! I love hearing more about this history of this beautiful instrument!! I have been playing since 1992 and have acquired 16 dulcimers including the "Uncle Ed" reproduction from y'all thanks so much!!

[@omarkassem8191]

Good history of the dulcimer.

[@stephenwhite5658]

From Edenton North Carolina! I forgot to say