Principally songs about the physical, economic and social impact of the American "Dust Bowl."

"Twenty-seven years in the making (1940-67), this tapestry of nearly two hundred American popular and protest songs was created by three giants of performance and musical research: Alan Lomax, indefatigable collector and preserver; Woody Guthrie, performer and prolific balladeer; and Pete Seeger, entertainer and educator who introduced three generations of Americans to their musical heritage."--Back of book

A collection of twenty-six children's songs, games, and poems from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and Folkways Records, performed by such artists as Woody Guthrie, Ella Jenkins, and Pete Seeger.

Smithsonian Folkway presents a panorama of American Roots music with styles including blues, folk, bluegrass, and jazz. This collection also features classic tracks from Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Lucinda Williams, Bill Monroe, and more.