Treasury of African American Heroes(Audio CD)

Rabbit Ears Treasury of African American Heroes features brave and spirited characters in these classic stories read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists. Follow the Drinking Gourd Read by Morgan Freeman Original Music by Taj Mahal Based on the traditional American folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one family's escape from slavery by way of the Underground Railroad. This touching story captures the drama of a perilous flight to freedom. John Henry Read by Denzel Washington Original Music by B. B. King Join John Henry, an African American hero born with a hammer in this hand, on a scenic journey from cotton country to the wilderness. There he finds men of all color working together to build a great railroad. John Henry quickly becomes king of the railroad camps by driving more steel than any man alive, and in an exciting contest even out-performs a steam drill.