There's an interesting article in today's (Dec. 6, 2007) Washington Post about a CD box set of disaster songs from Appalachia. I've made an attempt at a blue clicky but, since the url goes on forever, I'll provide some manual guidance as well.

From the washingtonpost.com home page, click on Arts and Living. The story is headlined Singing the Alarm. Alternatively, you can run your mouse over Arts and Living and then click on Style.

Mike

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/05/AR2007120502889.html