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American Roots Music

Season 1 Episode 2: This Land Is Your Land

Roots music gains mainstream popularity through various media, while folk music incorporates socially conscious songwriting. The era is marked by significant events that influence the genre, including labor movements, World War II, urban migration, progressive politics, and the McCarthy era. Coun...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 When First Unto This Country

1. When First Unto This Country

Aired: Oct 29, 2001

The next episode explores the origins of roots music in America, uncovering i...

Episode 2 This Land Is Your Land

2. This Land Is Your Land

Aired: Nov 5, 2001

Roots music gains mainstream popularity through various media, while folk mus...

Episode 3 The Times They Are a-Changin'

3. The Times They Are a-Changin'

Aired: Nov 12, 2001

American roots music reaches new heights in the next episode, driven by folk ...

Episode 4 All My Children of the Sun

4. All My Children of the Sun

Aired: Nov 19, 2001

The next episode delves into the reevaluation and incorporation of diverse et...

Info about American Roots Music

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Music