A series about Woody Guthrie and his Depression-era folk music. An online collection of early educational public radio content from the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB).
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Riding in my car
Pete Seeger has said that a song, like a child, can go out into the world and surprise its parents. We look at Woody's song "Car, Car" which must certainly have surprised its parent many times.
Dust Bowl refugees
The great dust storms of the Midwest blew some of the victims all the way to California. Woody called them refugees; we find out why.
The joys of childhood
Despite the misery of his own younger days, Woody never lost touch with the joys of childhood. A sample of the many children's songs he wrote.
The man behind the legend
This program focuses on Guthrie's childhood and how he came to hit the road.
The joys of childhood
Despite the misery of his own younger days, Woody never lost touch with the joys of childhood. A sample of the many children's songs he wrote.
The man behind the legend
This program focuses on Guthrie's childhood and how he came to hit the road.