The history of country music offers Americans a 'new perspective' on the nation's own complex story, providing a different way to understand the diverse diaspora that it is today, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns told ABC News.
The history of country music offers Americans a"new perspective" on the nation's own complex story, providing a different way to understand the diverse diaspora that it is today, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns told ABC News.
"We're all looking for stories that are complicated and a wonderful way to talk to us about who we are, and country music is that," he said, sitting feet away from the stage at the Hill Country Barbecue restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C. Burns shared details from the film, like how the stories of country legends weave together. That included Merle Haggard's life crossing with Johnny Cash's while he was an inmate at San Quentin State Prison and Dolly Parton's rise from extreme poverty in eastern Tennessee to notoriety as a revered member of the country family.
In his effort to explore the soundtrack of the genre, Burns also sought to push back on some of the misconceptions of country music -- particularly the perception that it is comprised of only"conservative, rural, or Southern" artists despite its decades of African American influences.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
The price tag for Ken Fisher’s lewd remarks: nearly $1 billion, and countingAfter a media backlash, retirement firms around the country have moved money away from Ken Fisher’s advisory firm, and other companies are reviewing their...
Weiterlesen »
Billionaire Money Manager Ken Fisher Made Provocative, Sexist Comments And Lost $1 Billion In Investments—Here’s What He SaidIn our new, sensitive and woke environment, Fisher’s comments were met with disdain. A number of his clients were appalled and decided to withdraw money out of Fisher’s firm and stop doing business with him.
Weiterlesen »
Reba McEntire Brought to Tears at CMT Artists of the Year EventReba McEntire couldn't hold back her emotions while accepting the Artist of a Lifetime Award at this year's CMT Artists of the Year event on Wednesday.
Weiterlesen »
Consent Form | SAVEUR
Weiterlesen »
The price tag for Ken Fisher’s lewd remarks: nearly $1 billion, and countingAfter a media backlash, retirement firms around the country have moved money away from Ken Fisher’s advisory firm, and other companies are reviewing their...
Weiterlesen »