American roots music /

The story of American roots music in the 20th century. Features historic and documentary footage of pioneering artists. Covers blues, country, gospel, folk, Cajun, sydeco, bluegrass, tejano and Native American music.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	American roots music (Television program)
Corporate Authors:	Ginger Group (Firm), Palm Pictures, Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institution, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum (Nashville, Tenn.), Experience Music Project, Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Other Authors:	Brown, Jim, 1950-, Kristofferson, Kris
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	©2001
Subjects:	Folk music > United States > History and criticism. Popular music > United States > History and criticism. Documentary television programs.

Table of Contents:

disc. 1. episode 1. When first unto this country. Fisk Jubilee Singers ; Recorded music ; The Bristol sessions ; Delta blues ; The Grand Ole Opry ; Gospel is born
episode 2. This land was made for you and me. Cowboy music & western Swing ; Lead Belly & Lomax ; Woody Guthrie ; Bluegrass ; Honky tonk ; The blues & radio
disc 2. episode 3. The times they are a-changin'. Chicago blues ; B.B. King ; Golden age of gospel ; The Weavers ; The folk revival ; Newport Folk Festival
episode 4. All my children of the Sun. Cajun ; Zydeco ; Tejano ; Native American ; Nakai & Mirabal ; Evolution of roots.