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Sparky on banjo and Rhonda on harmonica
C.C. Rider
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The type of music and folk culture our shows represent
Heroes and Hard Times: Exploring the "Taproots" of African-American Folk Culture
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Rucker's in Concert at Appalshop
Rucker's at Appalshop by Shawn Poynter
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Preacher's in the Pulpit: Oldtime Afri- Amer Preacher Tales
The Preacher's in the Pulpit: Old Time African American Preacher Tales
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Sparky and Rhonda Rucker
Folk/Traditional - Storytelling
Secondary Discipline: Folk/Traditional - Music
Maryville, TN
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General Services: Workshops/Retreats, Public Speakings/Readings, School Programs, Festivals/Trade shows, Educational Programs

Additional Artist Web sites:
  www.sparkyandrhonda.com
www.myspace.com/sparkyrhondarucker
 
Classroom Experience:
  Grade Level: K-5, 6-8, 9-12

Experience in Public Art:
  Type of art: Performance

Awards:
 
  • James "Sparky" Rucker, Storytelling World Award, Honors Title, 2001 
  • James "Sparky" Rucker, Knoxville Music History Mural, 2000
  • James "Sparky" Rucker, "Spirit of the Buffalo Soldier" Award, 1997
  • Sparky & Rhonda Rucker, Nomination for W. C. Handy Award for Treasures & Tears, 1985

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