Experience the rich musical and cultural diversity of Illinois with the Smithsonian Folkways Ballads of La Salle County. This collection of modern ballads tells the story of Ottawa, Illinois from the Starved Rock massacre to the Cherry Mine tragedy. Written and performed by Keith Clark, these compositions are the product of extensive archival research and interviews. The liner notes include lyrics and chord changes for each song. Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is a nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution, dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound.
Specifications - Record Label: Smithsonian Folkways
- Number of Discs: 1
- Release Date: August 28, 2015
Features - Modern ballads that tell the story of Ottawa, Illinois
- Written and performed by Keith Clark
- Liner notes include lyrics and chord changes for each song
- Nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution
- Dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound
- SKU: SFR0690