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3 unusual facts about John Jacob Niles


Douglas Moore

Apart from classical compositions, Moore also composed several popular songs whilst at Yale together with poet and Hotchkiss School mate Archibald MacLeish and later in collaboration with John Jacob Niles.

Ralph Lyford

During his tenure at the Cincinnati Opera Company Lyford also mentored John Jacob Niles.

Tradition Records

For many years John Jacob Niles received little acclaim, but following the broadcast of the Bob Dylan documentary No Direction Home, there was a surge in the demand for his albums.



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