Traditional Plus: On American Roots Music and the Legacy of Doc Watson

00:07
American folk music and the legacy of Doc Watson.
00:47
Doc Watson as a  country music innovator.
04:16
Doc Watson’s first performance of Amazing Grace on March 25, 1961.
07:38
Amazing Grace and Doc's life, illness, and deal with God.
12:06
The death of Doc's son, Merle.
14:33
On Praying Ground and the second half of Doc's career.
15:01
Blind But Now I See—a tribute to Doc Watson.


What is Traditional Plus: On American Roots Music and the Legacy of Doc Watson?

Readings from the award-winning biography of Doc Watson, and a deeper dive into traditional American roots music, with conversations, reflections, and outtakes from the book and other sources.