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Coal Miners in Illinois and the rest of the US 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. Illinois Roads Scholar Bucky Halker presents songs and poems by coal miners, including Illinois coal 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.
Join us on Monday, May 13th at 6:00PM for this interesting presentation by Illinois Roads Scholar Bucky Halker.
Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council Agency], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2 West Walnut St, Harrisburg, IL, United States, Illinois 62946