Age Group:
Adults
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Allowed Ages: 18 and up
Program Description
Description
Coal miners in Illinois and the rest of the U.S. have a long tradition of writing poetry and music related to their occupation. This program brings that tradition to the forefront. “Down in the Mine” combines music performance (guitar and vocal) and spoken commentary by Bucky Halker.
The presentation features songs and poems by coal miners, including Illinois miners. The commentary places this important folk tradition in a broader historical context and offers details on coal mining, coal-miner bards and songwriters, early country music, and individual songs.
Registration is required. Ages 18 and up only.