The Artist in American History

The Artist in American History


A Song of the South: Decoding 'Dixie'

December 08, 2013

In this episode we explore one of the most controversial American songs, the unofficial anthem of the Confederate States of America, 'Dixie'.  This enduring song continues to be performed in a variety of contexts today, but in this study we will examine the original white supremacist, pro-slavery meaning of the song's lyrics as well as reflecting upon what that may or may not imply about modern performances of this music.