Tenneessee folklorist produces the sounds of the South
Season 8
Episode 802
About the Episode
Sounds of the south can be heard when this Tennessee folklorist plays the banjo and discusses what he calls the “simplistic joy” that the instrument is capable of producing.
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Extras
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Echoes of the Rio | Official Trailer
Indigenous and Mexican ancestors explore the history and disappearance of the Rio Grande.0:16 -
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Black Ag | Official Trailer
A Black scientist in Arkansas guides farmers through agricultural challenges.0:17 -
Cash Crop | Official Trailer
A Black farmer in Virginia wrestles with tradition and the changing needs of the economy.0:14 -
Creation Story at Boca Chica
Juan Mancias fights for access to Boca Chica, an important cultural site for his tribe.1:47 -
Remember Who You Are
The Rio Grande is plagued by drought, taking away a source of cultural connection.1:47 -
Joyce's Resolution
Joyce Dugan recalls her resolution to purchase land that was important to the EBCI.1:49 -
No Culture if it Wasn't for Agriculture
For the Whites, supporting Black farmers is a family tradition.2:07 -
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Laurie Covers a Nursing Home Groundbreaking
Laurie, publisher and editor of the Canadian Record, covers a new nursing home.1:40
