A primer on Western Swing— and a refresher for experts

Even fans can’t always say. To quote Jason Roberts, fiddle man and leader of the Bob Wills Texas Playboys: “They might not know exactly what they’re hearing, but they know they like it.”

A synopsis and overview of Mike Markwardt’s documentary film “The Birth & History of Western Swing” offer thoughtful insights into the genre. Quoted with Markwardt’s permission, some excerpts: The quintessentia…