The Times They Are A-Changin'

Provides an overview of the development of America's musical heritage by examining the "roots" of existing popular music like blues, country, folk, and bluegrass. Documents the electrification of music leading to a revival of the blues led by Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. Describes the Newport Folk Festival and its mixture of traditional roots music with socially-conscious folk singers. Chronicles Bob Dylan's transition to electric and the controversy that ensued. Highlights such influential musicians as the Staple Singers, the Weavers, Peter, Paul and Mary and Doc Watson. Includes commentary by James Cotton, Edwin Hawkins and many others.

Credits

Produced by
Tom Wilson

More in American Roots Music Series

  1. All My Children of the Sun
  2. This Land Was Made for You and Me
  3. When First Unto this Country
  4. The Times They Are A-Changin' 1964

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Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record
  2. Wikidata · Q902572 ↗ — year, genre, credits