"Celebrate PA in Story and Song!"
Award-winning performer Paula Purnell presents songs written by and about the people of Pennsylvania in this family-friendly and interactive presentation featuring authentic instruments. Purnell teaches education courses and presents workshops on regional history, folk music and arts integration. Purnell is a faculty member at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her band The NewLanders researches, arranges, records and performs traditional songs that capture the American spirit.
Who wrote Oh! Susanna? To find out watch the full episode: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Watch an interview with Purnell:
This episode was taped at Debence Antique Music World, the nation's largest public antique music museum housing more than 100 antique musical instruments.
Watch an interview with Debence's Scotty Greene:
Here's a teaser:
Additional Resources:
Eastern Woodland Native American Flute
Pittsburgh Folk Artist Robert Schmertz
African American Experience & "Coal Digging Blues"