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Country
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken? 
 Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) American Experience program on the Carter Family, known for country music classics such as "Keep on the Sunnyside" and "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." Includes information about the film, special features, a description of people and events, a timeline, gallery of photos, and a teacher's guide. Contains video and audio clips. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carterfamily/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Jun 8, 2005 The Father of Country Music
Features a biography, discography, and photos of Jimmie Rodgers, the "The Singing Brakeman." http://www.jimmierodgers.com/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Oct 15, 2006 The Hall of Arts: Johnny Cash
This site provides a biography and a 1993 interview with country music legend Johnny Cash (1932-2003), who was known as "The Man in Black with the cavernous baritone voice." Includes audio and video clips from the interview. From the Academy of Achievement. http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/cas0pro-1 Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Nov 15, 2003 Honky Tonks, Hymns & the Blues
Companion site to a 2003 National Public Radio (NPR) program that "highlights American musical traditions" and features "historic performances, rare archive tape, and interviews with artists." Covers topics such as the role of women in country music, racial issues, the fiddle, and accordion legends. Includes program overviews, audio clips from the shows, images, a bibliography and discography, and related links. Searchable. http://www.honkytonks.org/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musical Instruments, Musicians Last updated Jan 13, 2004 Inside Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison
Radio program about country music singer Johnny Cash's 1968 concert at Folsom Prison, California. Features sound clips from the performance, both from the official album and from a reporter's recordings. Also includes links to related stories about Cash, including an obituary (2003) and a review of the 2005 film "Walk the Line." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5018930 Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Nov 21, 2005 Mike Seeger
Mike Seeger, a member of the famous Seeger musical family (which includes Pete and Peggy), "has devoted his life to singing and playing Music from True Vine, the home music made by American southerners before the media age." His site contains a "Sample Musical Program" of various old-time music styles with selected sound files, a discography, concert information, and links. Also features writings by the former New Lost City Rambler: "What is Old-time Music?" and "Music of the Southern Appalachian Mountains: A Study Guide." http://mikeseeger.info/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Jul 20, 2003 Old-Time Music Home Page
Here you can find news; information on festivals and events; an Old Time Fiddlers Hall of Fame ; and an Old Time Musicians Directory , browsable by name and state of residence. Includes links to related sites. http://www.oldtimemusic.com/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated May 29, 2001 A Patchwork Quilt: Dolly Parton and the Roots of Country Music
This exhibit features biographical material on country singer Dolly Parton, including highlights from Parton's career, photos, audio clips, and a discography. Also provides a timeline and glossary about country music and essays on Appalachian and bluegrass music. From the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/dollyparton/dollyparton-home.html Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Jun 13, 2008 Pollstar: The Concert Hotwire
This site covers popular music in such categories as Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country. Fans can find information on musicians, groups, tour dates, gossip, and a featured Artist of the Week. Search a database by artist, venue, or city. http://www.pollstar.com/ Topics: Music, Musical Genres, Musicians, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Aug 8, 2002 Yahoo!: Music
Contains music news and videos, interviews with popular musicians, reviews, and more. Represented styles include pop, hip-hop, rock, adult pop, country, and electronic/dance. http://new.music.yahoo.com/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Dec 2, 2007 |
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