AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC EPISODES 1-2
- 2001; Palm Pictures, LLC
- DVD; 2 Episodes; 6 Chapters per Episode
- AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC .
Episode 1 - "When First Unto this Country" traces the emergence of roots music in America from its European and African origins through its maturation into American music genres including spirituals, blues, country and gospel. Chp. 1 - Fisk Jubilee singers; Chp. 2 - Recorded Music; Chp. 3 - The Bristol Sessions; Chp. 4. - Delta Blues; Chp. 5 - The Grand Ole Opry; Chp. 6 - Gospel Is Born. Episode 2 - "This Land Was Made For You And Me" explores a period in which different strands of roots music become visible and commercialized through movies, television, radio and records. Chp. 1 - Cowboy Music 7 Western Swing; Chp. 2 - Lead Belly and Lomax; Chp. 3 - Woody Guthrie; Chp. 4 - Bluegrass; Chp. 5 - Honky Tonk; Chp. 6. The Blues and Radio. Bonus material: Bob Wills-"Sitting on Top of the World". Earl Scruggs: "Foggy Mountain Breakdown". Doc Watxon: "Never No Mo' Blues.