On episode 3 of season one we take a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains and look at the early days of country music, which was created by the poor working class living in the region.
To make the case for Bristol as the birthplace of country music, Dr. Rene Rodgers from the Birthplace of Country Music Museum joins me. She discusses the early recordings done in Bristol and their impact on country music going forward. Dr. Rodgers is the head curator of the museum, which has a strong online presence that includes a radio station. Learn more about the Birthplace of Country Music Museum here: http://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org.
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On episode 3 of season one we take a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains and look at the early days of country music, which was created by the poor working class living in the region.
To make the case for Bristol as the birthplace of country music, Dr. Rene Rodgers from the Birthplace of Country Music Museum joins me. She discusses the early recordings done in Bristol and their impact on country music going forward. Dr. Rodgers is the head curator of the museum, which has a strong online presence that includes a radio station. Learn more about the Birthplace of Country Music Museum here: http://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org.
For more on The Music History Podcast at: https://musichistorypodcasts.com/
Episode 1 - Did Robert Johnson Sell His Soul To The Devil?
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Episode 1 - Did Robert Johnson Sell His Soul To The Devil?
The premier podcast of season one deals with the legend that blues musician Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil to become a great guitar player. Where did the legend come from and is it true?
I'm joined by musician and music historian Adam Gussow. Gussow has published numerous books on popular American music, including those on Johnson's life. His most recent book on the subject is "Beyond the Crossroads: The Devil and the Blues Tradition" and you can learn more about his work on his website: http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/home.html.
Learn more about The Music History Podcast at: https://musichistorypodcasts.com.
The Music History Podcast
On episode 3 of season one we take a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains and look at the early days of country music, which was created by the poor working class living in the region.
To make the case for Bristol as the birthplace of country music, Dr. Rene Rodgers from the Birthplace of Country Music Museum joins me. She discusses the early recordings done in Bristol and their impact on country music going forward. Dr. Rodgers is the head curator of the museum, which has a strong online presence that includes a radio station. Learn more about the Birthplace of Country Music Museum here: http://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org.
For more on The Music History Podcast at: https://musichistorypodcasts.com/
