The Song of America US history from 1492 to the Present Day as told through song
Ed Pettersen
Songwriter and producer Ed Pettersen was presented with a unique challenge to engage childrens interest in the history of our country through song, by then Attorney General Janet Reno. To craft a compelling story of universal appeal Pettersen collaborated with Dr. Deane Root, Director of the Center for American Music at the University of Pittsburgh, and carefully selected popular songs that were part of the social fabric of each era and which described or alluded to a specific historical event, cultural or social movement. The result was an astonishing fifty song. 3 CD compilation with recordings from current and Grammy nominated artists of all genres released in 2007. Pettersen performs a selection of songs from the compilation on acoustic guitar and discusses the historical significance of each song. A classroom copy of the compilation is provided to the teacher or library for follow up study.
Type: Music
Ages: Children Teen Adult Family
