A C490
Artist: Michael Kline
Event: Coal Mining Song discussion and performance during the 1985 Augusta Vocal Week titled Songs of Southern Struggle
Tunes:
- Michael Kline discussing local issues related to mining and land rights
- Aragon Mill
- 16 Tons
- Clay County Miner (Written by Hazel Dickens)
- Black Lung Blues
- Black Lung (Written by Hazel Dickens)
- Blue Diamond Mines (Written by Jean Ritchie)
- Further discussion and audience questions
- West Virginia, My Home (Written by Hazel Dickens)
Collected/Recorded by:
Date: August 17th, 1985
Notes:
Location: Elkins, WV
The Augusta Programming Collection contains recordings of events produced by the Augusta Heritage Center, beginning in the early 1970s. A number of people contributed to this collection, including Flawn Williams, Gerry Milnes, and Bob Smakula. The collection features recordings of Augusta concerts, cultural sessions, Master Artist visits, and more, which showcase a variety of musical and cultural traditions.
Categories:
Augusta Programming