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American Roots Music

American Roots Music

Description: American Roots Music is a 2001 multi-part documentary film that explores the historical roots of American Roots music through footage and performances by the creators of the movement: Folk, Country, Blues, Gospel, Bluegrass, and many others. This PBS film series is available as an 'in-class' teaching tool. Wikipedia
Genre: Documentary, Music
Year Released: 2001
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 4
First episode air date: October 29, 2001
Initial Release: 2001
Director: Jim Brown
Narrated By: Kris Kristofferson
Nominations: News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Music & Sound, MORE
Executive Producer: Jim Brown
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