DVD

American roots music

Kristofferson, Kris. (Added Author). Wills, Bob, 1905-1975 (Added Author). Scruggs, Earl. (Added Author). Watson, Doc. (Added Author). Tharpe, Rosetta, (Added Author). Riley, Steve, singer. (Added Author). Longoria, Valerio, 1924- (Added Author). Brown, Jim, 1950- (Added Author). Pollard, Sam. (Added Author). Rosen, Jeff. (Added Author). Wolfe, Charles. (Added Author). Mamou Playboys. (Added Author). Palm Pictures (Added Author). Ginger Group (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: Examines America's musical heritage, covering blues, gospel, country, folk, bluegrass, Cajun, zydeco, tejano, and Native American styles, and featuring music by such artists as Jimmie Rodgers, B. B. King, and Mahalia Jackson.

Record details

Physical Description: DVD
videodisc
2 videodiscs (ca. 220 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: [New York] : Palm Pictures, c2001.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally produced for television in 2001. Includes weblinks and Palm previews. Disc 1 includes bonus performances by Bob Wills, Earl Scruggs, and Doc Watson. Disc 2 includes bonus performances by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, and Valerio Longoria.
Formatted Contents Note:	disc 1. episode 1. When first unto this country ; episode 2. This land was made for you and me -- disc 2. episode 3. Times they are a-changin' ; episode 4. All my children of the sun.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Directors of photography, Bob Boccaccio, Peter Pilafian, Bob Fiore ; editors, Paul Petrissans, Anand Kamalakar.
Participant or Performer Note:	Narrated by Kris Kristofferson.
System Details Note:	DVD; all regions. DVD-ROM system requirements: DVD-ROM drive, Internet access.