Title:
American roots music [videorecording] / a Ginger Group production ; directed by Jim Brown ; produced by Jim Brown, Sam Pollard and Jeff Rosen ; written by Charles Wolfe.
Author:
Brown, Jim, 1950-
Kristofferson, Kris.
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.
Publication Information:
NY, NY : Palm Pictures [distributor], c2001.
Call Number:
ML3551 .A542 2001 DISCS 1-2
Abstract:
Features historic and documentary footage of 20th century pioneering artists. Includes blues, country, gospel, folk, Cajun, sydeco, bluegrass, tejano and Native American music.
Added Uniform Title:
American roots music (Television program)
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs : sd., col. & b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Title from set container.
Originally broadcast as a television series.
Bonus material: disc 1. Bob Willis ; Earl Scruggs ; Doc Watson-- disc 2. Sister Rosetta Tharpe ; Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys ; Valerio Longoria.
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 Guthree ; 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.
Terms Governing Use:
Public performance rights - MCC.