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John Jacob Niles (April 28, 1892 – March 1, 1980) was an American composer, singer and collector of traditional ballads. Called the "Dean of American Balladeers," [1] Niles was an important influence on the American folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s, with Odetta , Joan Baez , Burl Ives , Peter, Paul and Mary and Bob Dylan ...
24 de abr. de 2024 · John Jacob Niles was an American folksinger, folklorist, and composer of solo and choral songs. Niles came from a musical family. His great-grandfather was a composer, organist, and cello manufacturer; his mother, Lula Sarah Niles, taught him music theory. He was attracted to folk songs while.
John Jacob Niles was a composer, singer, and collector of folk songs who influenced the American folk music revival. He wrote and performed songs such as \"Go 'Way From My Window\" and \"I Wonder As I Wander\", and collaborated with Thomas Merton and others.
Folk singer whose haunting sound influenced Bob Dylan and others. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 1970s. Born. April 28, 1892 in Louisville, KY. Died. March 1, 1980 in Lexington, KY. Genre. Folk, Classical. Styles. Traditional Folk, Folksongs, Vocal Music. Songs. Compositions. Credits. Moods and Themes. Submit Corrections.
22 de ene. de 2017 · John Jacob Niles performing two of his most memorable pieces on the CBS one-hour special, Folk Sound U.S.A.. Introduced by Cisco Houston.Video courtesy of Ji...
Louisville native John Jacob Niles (1892–1980) is considered to be one of our nation's most influential musicians. As a composer and balladeer, Niles drew inspiration from the deep well of traditional Appalachian and African American folk songs.
Learn about the life and work of John Jacob Niles, a folk song collector, composer, and singer who wrote classics like \"Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair\". He was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2006 for his contributions to American folk culture.
