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The Roots of American Roots Music

By John Walters on Wednesday, November 14, 2001.

Bob Kilham specializes in the music of the mid-19th century. He uses period instruments and often appears in the clothing of the day. Bob says you can learn a lot about society from its popular music. Bob plays is banjo and sings songs about slaver, industry, labor and the coming of age of the American nation. Find out more at www.pricelessads.com/amoskeag/

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