Howard Rugg: Master Luthier of CapriTaurus and Early Folk Roots Dulcimers
Hearts of the Dulcimer
English - January 19, 2016 08:30 - 32 minutes - 23 MB - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsMusic Interviews Music History americana folklore music dulcimer folkmusic luthier mountaindulcimer Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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010 Howard Rugg is the master luthier behind the well-known CapriTaurus and early Folk Roots Dulcimers. The thousands of dulcimers built in his workshop are being played all over the world by amateur to accomplished musicians. Howard has recently started making dulcimers again under the name CapriTaurus. With commentary by Lance Frodsham and Laura Devine Burnett. All the music in this episode was played on dulcimers created in Howard's workshop.