This Land is Your Land: the Folksongs of Woody Guthrie
A Road Scholar Program by Bucky Halker
When
Sep 21, 2021
2:00pm–3:00pm
Cost
Free
Open to the public
Woody Guthrie (1912-1967) is America’s most legendary folksong writer. His music continues to uplift and excite musicians and audiences around the world.
Inspired by Guthrie’s most famous song, This Land Is Your Land features the performance (guitar and vocal) of several Guthrie songs, as well as commentary on the time period and each song.
The program also places Guthrie and his music in a larger historical context while also offering details on his life.
This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Catherine Lambrecht at cal60035@sbcglobal.net.
Learn more about Bucky Halker, this program, and how to book it.
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Sponsors
Highland Park Historical Society
Contact
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Chicago, IL 60603
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Edwardsville, IL 62025
618.468.5580
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