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john jacob niles
John Jacob Niles, born on April 28, 1892 in Louisville, Kentucky, was a
composer, singer, and collector of traditional ballads. He learned music theory
from his mother and began transcribing folk songs as a teenager while working
for the Burroughs Corporation. After serving in World War I, Niles studied music
in France and Cincinnati before moving to New York City in 1925. His notable
works include "Venezuela" and "I Wonder as I Wander". Niles performed at the
White House in 1938 and at the Newport Folk Festival. His songs were recorded by
artists such as Odetta, Joan Baez, Burl ...
