I Wonder as I Wander
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. At the age of sixteen Niles wrote one of his most enduring tunes, "Go ''Way from My Window," basing it on a song fragment from a black farm worker. This...
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. At the age of sixteen Niles wrote one of his most enduring tunes, "Go ''Way from My Window," basing it on a song fragment from a black farm worker. This...
