Narrated by Peter Coyote ; featuring the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Gene Autry, Bob Wills, Roy Acuff, Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Patsy Cline, and others. Widescreen (16x9) Classroom use may be subject to licensing restrictions.
Contents:
Episode one- The Rub (Beginnings-1933); Episode two- Hard times (1933-1945); Episode three- The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945-1953); Episode four- I can't stop loving you (1953-1963)
Summary:
Ken Burns chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, rising from the experiences of remarkable people in distinctive regions of the nation. From its roots in ballads, hymns, and the blues to its mainstream popularity, meet the unforgettable characters and storytellers who made it 'America's Music.' Viewers will follow the evolution of country music over the course of the twentieth century as it eventually emerged to become America's music.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1114338288
Locations:
SIPD314 -- James Kennedy Public Library (Dyersville)
D8PD522 -- North Liberty Community Library (North Liberty)
GMPD771 -- Pleasant Hill Public Library (Pleasant Hill)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.