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.

Learn more about Dr. Ron Pen here: https://finearts.uky.edu/music/facult...

This is an excerpt from the 2022 Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming that live streamed on April 7-9, 2022. For more info, visit our website: https://troublesomecreekguitars.com/