Honoring BYU's acclaimed academic folklorist, who found magic in the stories that circulate among common people, Ron Simpson this week listens to the music of Bert Wilson.  Also he discusses his similar approach to songwriting, celebrating lyrics that reveal people in their everyday settings.  Musical examples in this episode range from 1920's troubadour Vernon Dalhart to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Honoring BYU's acclaimed academic folklorist, who found magic in the stories that circulate among common people, Ron Simpson this week listens to the music of Bert Wilson. Also he discusses his similar approach to songwriting, celebrating lyrics that reveal people in their everyday settings. Musical examples in this episode range from 1920's troubadour Vernon Dalhart to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Honoring BYU's acclaimed academic folklorist, who found magic in the stories that circulate among common people, Ron Simpson this week listens to the music of Bert Wilson. &nbsp;Also he discusses his similar approach to songwriting, celebrating lyrics that reveal people in their everyday settings. &nbsp;Musical examples in this episode range from 1920's troubadour Vernon Dalhart to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Bert Wilson Tribute

Join industry veteran Ron Simpson in-studio for a look at the recording process as he tracks through the music of his favorite artists, songwriters and performers that he's come in contact with through BYU's record label "Tantara Records". Enjoy the intimate outtakes, incredible stories and interesting interviews that Ron Simpson brings to The Tantara Hour.

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Bert Wilson Tribute

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