VARIOUS American Roots Music (2001 US 68-track 4-CD box set, featuring a superb collection of tracks celebrating the rich tapestry of American roots music. This comprehensive set serves as the companion to the acclaimed PBS documentary seriesof the same name. The set is divided into four themed discs: Country, Blues, Gospel/Folk, and Cajun/Zydeco/Tejano/Native American, showcasing legendary artists such as Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, The Carter Family, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, B.B. King, and many more. This beautifully curated anthology highlights the roots and evolution of American popular music, tracing influences from rural folk traditions to modern sounds. A must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of American music history. Housed in a deluxe hardcover book-style packaging with an iconic black & white cover image of B.B. King, complete with a detailed booklet featuring extensive liner notes, artist biographies, and historical context)