This Land is Your Land: the Folksongs of Woody Guthrie
A Road Scholar Program by Bucky Halker
When
May 12, 2022
7:00pm–8:00pm
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.
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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 Anna Gray at graya023@gmail.com.
Learn more about Bucky Halker, this program, and how to book it.
Sponsors
The Friends of the Mount Carroll District Library, NFP
Contact
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Chicago, IL 60603
312.422.5580 312.374.6787
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N4, Room 207
Edwardsville, IL 62025
618.468.5580
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