Andy Bozanic talks about his research, supported by a fellowship from the Lemelson Center, on the history of the acoustic guitar. In this podcast, Bozanic explains how the unique qualities of the acoustic guitar--its portability, affordability, and adaptability to different styles of music--brought it into the mainstream of American music in the 20th century.
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