The “Albert Bates Lord Studies in Oral Tradition Series” aims to provide interdisciplinary scholars with monographs and collections focusing on oral or oral-derived traditions. These works offer valuable insights for researchers in various language areas influenced by this field. The primary goal is to foster conversations among scholars who typically have limited opportunities to interact due to academic categorizations. In this context, Judith Seeger’s contribution stands out as a substantial addition to oral tradition studies. She examines the “Count Claros” family of ballads and demonstrates how a multi-dimensional, pluralistic approach can unravel the intricate web binding seemingly divergent materials. Through her work, “Count Claros” and similar ballads within and beyond the Hispanic world are portrayed as complex oral traditions, with perspectives from various angles, without privileging any single viewpoint.