A Teacher's Guide to Folklife Resources

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Honky Tonks, Hymns, and the Blues
by Kathie Farnell, Margaret Moos Pick, and Steve Rathe
2003, free
Subjects: Beliefs and Spirituality; African American Culture; Mexican American Culture; Music;
Locations: Southern States (U.S.); Texas;

http://www.honkytonks.org/

NPR Radio series on southern musical traditions in the US. The website provides audio of the original radio presentation, plus interviews and music. Each section deals with a different theme, including music and technology, Jimmie Rodgers, guitars, women and country music, Texas swing, gospel, conjunto music, and the country blues. Also included with each radio program are a list of general themes (including questions for discussion), background information, a list of interview subjects and audio samples used, and a full bibliography. Good for use in the secondary classroom.

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635 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
202/513-2000