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American Roots Music

Season 1 Episode 4: All My Children of the Sun

The next episode delves into the reevaluation and incorporation of diverse ethnic musics into a new definition of "American roots music". It highlights the vibrant Cajun culture in southwest Louisiana, the rise of tejano music in south Texas, and the evolution of Native American music s...

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