In Pt. 3 of the Robert Force Show, Bob describes his search for Paul Clayton and his meeting Jean Ritchie instead.

Enjoy this mini introduction to the zither family of instruments. Take a virtual tour through the Modern Instrument Museum’s exhibit on zithers and dulcimers.

Jean Ritchie in a rare colorized video of her appearance on Pete Seeger’s 1966 program, “Rainbow Quest.

Dick and Mimi Fariña on Pete Seeger’s 1966 Rainbow Quest. (Seeger introduces them at 10:0’ mark.) Note the unusual way Fariña frets the dulcimer before turning to the noter.

Bonnie Russell and the Russell family play “Ebeneezer” Galax style on their 1972 album, Mountain Dulcimer Galax Style.

Ever wonder how all our dulcimer music from the past is still available to us? Watch CBS’s Charles Kuralt’s 1991 interview with “songcatcher” /Anthropologist/ Folklorist Alan Lomax. Part 1 of 4.

Listen to Aly Bain’s 1985 Interview with renowned Kentucky fiddler J.P. Fraley about the origins and original perceptions of fiddle music.

Clip from 1973 documentary about Ed Presnell, “Dulcimer Maker”