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Country music. Volume one (episodes 1-4) / directed by Ken Burns ; produced by Dayton Duncan, Julie Dunfey, Ken Burns ; author, Dayton Duncan.

Duncan, Dayton, (author.). Burns, Ken, 1953- (director,, producer.). Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), (publisher.).

Summary:
Ken Burns chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, rising from the experiences of remarkable people in distinctive regions of the nation. From its roots in ballads, hymns, and the blues to its mainstream popularity, meet the unforgettable characters and storytellers who made it 'America's Music.' Viewers will follow the evolution of country music over the course of the twentieth century as it eventually emerged to become America's music.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781531709792
  • ISBN: 1531709796
  • Physical Description: 4 videodiscs (approximately 8 hours) : sound, color, black & white ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: [United States] : PBS, 2019.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Widescreen (16x9)
Formatted Contents Note:
Episode one: The Rub (Beginnings-1933) ; Episode two: Hard times (1933-1945) ; Episode three: The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945-1953) ; Episode four: I can't stop loving you (1953-1963)
Target Audience Note:
Rating: TV-PG.
Grade level: Higher education.
System Details Note:
DVD; Widescreen (16x9); 5.1 surround.
Language Note:
English and Spanish audio with optional English (SDH) and Spanish (SDH) subtitles.
Subject: Country music > History and criticism > 20th century.
Genre: Television series.
Documentary television programs.
Topic Heading: Closed-captioned DVDs.
Audio described DVDs.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Somerset County Federated Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Meyersdale Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Meyersdale Public Library DVD History COUNTRY (Text) 30512005426869 MEYM Videos Available -


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