Civil War Music
Discover the rich and diverse music of the Civil War era and explore how music shaped the experiences and morale of those on the frontlines and the home front alike.
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Repurposed Olde-Timey Earworms
Think everything you hear on the radio is cutting edge, groundbreaking and original? Hardly. Chances are that the earworm you can鈥檛 quite shake...
Angelina Baker
An article highlighting the song 鈥淎ngelina Baker鈥 performed by the Nutmeggers鈥 on their album 鈥淚n High Water: Songs of the Civil War.鈥
Northern Soldier
An article highlighting the song "Northern Soldier鈥 performed by the Nutmeggers鈥 on their album 鈥淚n High Water: Songs of the Civil War.鈥
Orion P. Howe
Orion P. Howe was a drummer in the 55th Illinois Volunteers. He fought at Shiloh and Vicksburg and received a Medal of Honor for his bravery.
McLeod鈥檚 Reel
An article highlighting the song 鈥淢cLeod's Reel鈥 performed by the Nutmeggers鈥 on their album 鈥淚n High Water: Songs of the Civil War.鈥
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