OzarksWatch Video Magazine  Family Singing: A Musical Portrait

Gordon McCann and Bob Bilyeu provide an overview of family singing in the Ozarks. Details

 

Program: OzarksWatch Video Magazine

Episode: Family Singing: A Musical Portrait

Leisure activities, such as music and singing are some of the most recognizable ways of defining a culture. And family singing is one of our more unique and enduring Ozarks traditions. Typically we think of music parties as a combination of instrumental and vocal music---in times past, these get-togethers often featured only singing and many families became well-known for their singing abilities.

Duration: (27:50)
Premiere Date: 01/22/2010
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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