The Power of Song to Unite People in Conflict in the Appalachian Mountains

Folk songs of the people Appalachia reflect how who settled in that region experienced life. This large body musical literature provides a cultural history from which there is considerable store about conflict. paper will focus on some the
 most influential coal miners’ rebellion and labor movements early twentieth century, provide an analysis origins tunes, as well discuss continuing influence songwriters singers twenty-first century to continue to
 rouse action protect themselves unwanted coercion.