Jason Lee Guthrie
Stephen Foster at 200
Stephen Foster was born on July 4th, 1826 as America celebrated its jubilee Independence Day. He was the composer of many popular early American songs including “Oh! Susanna," “Camptown Races,” and “Swanee River." As we approach the 250th anniversary of American Independence and the 200th anniversary of Foster’s birth, it is high time for a critical reappraisal of his legacy. Join hosts Jason Lee Guthrie and Jennie Lightweis-Goff as they interview the experts and decipher the coded history of American music on Stephen Foster at 200.
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Stephen Foster at 200 04.07.2026 23:25
Welcome to Stephen Foster at 200 , a companion podcast to the edited volume Stephen Foster at 200: A Critical Reappraisal . In this first episode, hosts Jason Lee Guthrie and Jennie Lightness-Goff sit down with Robin James, the book's editor. Our conversation covered the project's background and why we were interested in writing about Stephen Foster in 2026. To learn more about the show and the bo...
Trailer: Stephen Foster at 200 19.06.2026 1:50
On July 4th, 1826, America celebrated its jubilee Independence Day and mourned the loss of two founding fathers. It also welcomed the birth of a boy in Pittsburgh who would one day be known as the “Father of American Music.” Stephen Foster was the composer of many popular early American songs including “Camptown Races,” “My Old Kentucky Home,” “Swanee River,” and “Beautiful Dreamer”. “Oh! Susanna”...
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