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 Overview2-The Letter3-Flood Their Land, Burn Down the Houses- As ...

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 conversation about a recent school lawsuit that leads to off...

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 Policy and problems that have been chal...

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” and offer their perspective of recording the song ...

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 kept them in boarding schools & the passing of the Indian...

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?Story behind the iconic photograph in Iwo ...

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 concept records, the struggles behind the...

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?Steve Earle on what it takes to sing-Custer...

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 TearThe US Government forcing removal of Native People from their land that...

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 LawFishing and hunting rights on Native LandLyri...

Antonino reads “The Letter” written by Johnny Cash in 1964Columbia refusing to promote the albumCash being asked to resign from the Country Music AssociationNewport Folk FestivalThe controversy and rise of Bitter Tea...

Get the history behind the Bitter Tears concept LPWho was Peter LaFarge?Johnny Cash’s outrage and sadness The power and force of the recordListening vs hearing and getting eyes open to the harsh and unf...

A podcast docuseries coming your way in support of  Native American Rights of the harsh, and unfair treatment of the Indigenous Community.  Webpage: beforethelightspod.c...