| Time | Song or segment | Location of performance | Instruments used | Type of music | Purpose of music |
| 04:06 | John Hartford | Riverboat | guitar banjo violin |
folk bluegrass country |
express emotion dance tell a story |
| 10:28 | Bob Lewis Family | Hillsboro, IL festival | bass mandolin violin |
rock bluegrass folk |
family/community dance show off |
| 17:21 | Jammers: Wabash Cannonball, On My Father's Side | Watermellon bust | guitar bass Dobro |
rock country bluegrass |
community inspiration dance |
| 20:04 | St. Charles High School Band | St. Charles, MO High School | saxophone drums trombones |
rock pop jazz |
storytelling learning excitement |
| 23:38 | Fontella & Martha Bass (No Ways Tired; River Jordan) | St. Louis, MO home | piano bass voice |
gospel soft rock country |
entertain dance inspiration |
| 27:46 | Fontella Bass (Don't Mess Up; Rescue Me) | St. Louis home | piano guitar trumpet |
r&b gospel soul |
fun dance inspiration |
| 30:44 | Oliver Sain | St. Louis club | trumpet bass guitar |
gospel soul rock |
enjoyment inspiration dance |
| 33:57 | James Family | St. Louis club | bass vocals piano |
soul rock classical |
carry on tradition dance tribute |
| 40:09 | Sunshine Drum Group and Eugene Redmond | E. St. Louis community center | drums voices body percussion |
African/American rock r&b |
Maintain community accompany a story dance |
| 45:06 | Guignolée | Ste. Genevieve, MO | violin accordion voices |
folk rock soul |
maintain tradition entertain celebrate |
| 47:26 | Bottle Rockets | Festus, MO home/club | guitar drums keyboard |
jazz country rock |
entertain tell a story special occasion |
1. What influenced the musician to play that type of music, and what meaning do you think that the style holds for the performer?
2. If you play or like to listen to a particular type of music, what influenced you to choose that style?
3. Find a parent, family member, or friend who plays music, and ask why he or she chose that particular type of music.