Curly Musgrave talks about "Escalante Adios" his ballad that gives a cowboy's perspective of the establishment of a national monument in Southern Utah.
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Curly Musgrave talks about and sings"Escalante Adios" his ballad that gives a cowboy's perspective of the establishment of a national monument in Southern Utah. Musgrave expresses sentimentality and frustration over the loss of the open range.
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Piece Description
Curly Musgrave talks about and sings"Escalante Adios" his ballad that gives a cowboy's perspective of the establishment of a national monument in Southern Utah. Musgrave expresses sentimentality and frustration over the loss of the open range.
Broadcast History
Escalante Adios was originally broadcast on NPR's Weekend Edition January 23, 2005.
Musical Works
"Escalante Adios" by Curly Musgrave available on his CD, "The Heritage."
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