A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music (Zoom)

Thu, Mar 23 2023

7:00pm - 8:30pm Central

Virtual Branch

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Subjects

History
Arts and Culture

Age Group

For adults

Presenter

Jon Waterman

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Join music historian Jon Waterman as we learn about the songs, stories, and the origin of the blues, rock, and country music.

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