Making Music that Matters with Barry Ollman, Eliza Gilkyson, David Amram, & Dr. Sunu Kosumthara

Woody Guthrie Folk Festival's 2022 Something to Say: Making Music that Matters panel! This panels features Barry Ollman with Eliza Gilkyson, David Amram, & Dr. Sunu Kodumthara, presented by Oklahoma Humanities.
Woody Guthrie’s music inspired many to create songs that made political statements about the world around them. This panel explores this aspect of Woody’s music through the voice of some of today’s most notable contemporary folk artists who use their craft to make statements, educate audiences and draw attention to social and cultural issues.
This program is funded in part by Oklahoma Humanities (OH) & the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH.