This Land Was Made for You and Me

Series: American Roots Music Series|n2

Duration: 60

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Provides an overview of the development of America's musical heritage by examining the "roots" of existing popular music like blues, country, folk, and bluegrass. Illuminates the evolution of roots genres as we see the development of bluegrass, the popularization of country music, and a redefinition of folk music to include a socio-political edge. Highlights such influential musicians as Bob Wills, Leadbelly, Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, and B.B. King. Includes commentary by Willie Nelson, Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs and many others.

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