The Songs of Six Families
Brief Synopsis
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Profiles six master folk music artists and their families. Included are an Eskimo Wolf Dance, an Irish ceilidh, a Cajun Saturday night, the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians, and a visit to a mariachi festival featuring an interview with Linda Ronstadt. Blues guitarist B.B. King is also profiled.
Cast & Crew
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Allan Albert
Director
Kris Kristofferson
Narration
Kris Kristofferson
Host
Linda Ronstadt
Nati Cano
Allison Montana
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Performances (04/01/94), Songs of Six Families
Genre
Music
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Allan Albert Productions; Thirteen/Wnet
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
Synopsis
Profiles six master folk music artists and their families. Included are an Eskimo Wolf Dance, an Irish ceilidh, a Cajun Saturday night, the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians, and a visit to a mariachi festival featuring an interview with Linda Ronstadt. Blues guitarist B.B. King is also profiled.
Director
Allan Albert
Director
Cast
Kris Kristofferson
Narration
Kris Kristofferson
Host
Linda Ronstadt
Nati Cano
Allison Montana
Steve Riley
B. B. King
Jack Coen
Paul Tiulana
Crew
Allan Albert
Writer
Allan Albert
Executive Producer
Allan Albert
Producer
Gary Clare
Director Of Creative Development ("Great Performances")
David Horn
Series Producer (For Music ("Great Performances"))
Nancy Massen
Senior Producer
Mick Moloney
Irish Music Consultant
Ray Palagy
Sound Editor
Mike Ruschak
Sound Mixer
Nick Spitzer
Folklorist
Jac Venza
Executive Producer ("Great Performances")
John Walker
Coordinating Producer ("Great Performances")
Brian Williams
Editor
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Performances (04/01/94), Songs of Six Families
Genre
Music
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Allan Albert Productions; Thirteen/Wnet
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
