A Heartbeat & A Guitar: Johnny Cash & the Making of Bitter Tears
Based on the book and film by Antonino D'Ambrosio. In support of Native American Rights of the harsh, and unfair treatment of the Indigenous Community
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
Reprise of Season 1
Hear excerpts from all 11 episodes from the docuseries: A Heartbeat & A Guitar: Johnny Cash & the Making of Bitter Tears.
Episode Index:
1-Bitter Tears Overview
2-The Letter
3-Flood Their …
The Wrap Up
This docuseries is concluded with discussions on how producer, Don Law backed Johnny Cash, the poor indoor air quality, modifying/removing conditions that produce poverty, and a great c…
Terminated, Removed, Vanished?
Discussions regarding the folk movement that was resistant to folk music on behalf of Native issues.
Native population numbers that the US Census states are not accurate.
The Termination…
Whites Only Democracy
This episode is loaded with audio clips from:
Singer, songwriter, producer-Joe Henry, Musician Rhiannon Giddens, Milk Carton Kids (Kenneth Pattengale & Joey Ryan) perform “White Girl” an…
The White Man's Golden Rule- Drums
The song is on education and the forced assimilation by teaching the Native Children from a white man’s view and went as far as giving them a “white” name. The 1893 court ruling that ke…
Hero or Drunken Indian?- The Ballad of Ira Hayes
The Battle of Ira Hayes some say is the most important track on the Bitter Tears LP. It has been referred to as an anthem.
Who was Ira Hayes and what were the Pima Tribe from Arizona?
St…
The 10,000 year-old Language: The Talking Leaves
Sequoyah, a severely disabled Cherokee who could not read or write created the first written Indian language.
The responsibility of the United States towards Native People.
Johnny Cash c…
An Indian Victory! - Custer
Peter LaFarge the character as he thought he was both cowboy & Indian.
The Battle of Little Bighorn history to a discussion regarding if Peter LaFarge’s heroic qualities have happened?
St…
Indian Removal Act: Apache Tears
We discuss the song and inspiration behind it.
The great story about Johnny Cash meeting Ira Hayes’ mother who gave him a black stone called – Apache Tear
The US Government forcing remov…
Flood their Land-Burn Down the Houses: As Long As the Grass Shall Grow
Discussion regarding the treaty broken by President Kennedy and the Seneca Nation that was signed by George Washington to build the Kinzua Dam and flood the land.
Treaty Law
Fishing and …
The Letter
Antonino reads “The Letter” written by Johnny Cash in 1964
Columbia refusing to promote the album
Cash being asked to resign from the Country Music Association
Newport Folk Festival
The con…
Bitter Tears Overview
Get the history behind the Bitter Tears concept LP
Who was Peter LaFarge?
Johnny Cash’s outrage and sadness
The power and force of the record
Listening vs hearing and getting eyes open to …
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A podcast docuseries coming your way in support of Native American Rights of the harsh, and unfair treatment of the Indigenous Community.
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