THE HIGH LONESOME SOUND; KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN SOUND Part 8

Description

Documentary: Explores the lives of Appalachian mountain people in a depressed area of Kentucky through spiritual and folk music. Presents songs by revivalist church congregations, coal miners, an unemployed worker, and members of a miner's family. Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, and the Shepherd Family perform. Explains that these poverty-stricken people maintain their traditions and dignity through their music

Collection

Records of the Community Services Administration

Series

Moving Images Relating to Anti-Poverty Programs