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Last broadcast on Sat, 21 Nov 2009, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4.
Synopsis
John McCarthy explores the relationship between human rights and travel - what should the responsible tourist be aware of whilst journeying? Has the water supply in the hotel deprived a local community of theirs? Is your guide adequately equipped when he leads you up a mountain? Are you intruding by taking photographs of local people going about their business? John is joined by lawyer Baroness Kennedy and Tourism Concern's Tricia Barnett to discuss whether the freedom of the traveller infringes the liberties of the host.
After the White House, Elvis Presley's mansion, Graceland, is America's most visited house. But there is lot more to Memphis musical pilgrimages than replicas of Heartbreak Hotel. John talks to two music writers, Patrick Humphries and Garth Cartwright, about the attraction of Mississippi and Tennessee for those interested in whether juke joints still exist, whether 'country' means 'commercial' and the survival of the soulful sounds of Stax. John follows the heritage trail of Highway 61.
Tricia Barnett
Tricia Barnett, Director of Tourism Concern and one of the authors of a new report ‘Putting Tourism to Rights’
Tourism Concern
Stapleton House, 277-281 Holloway Road, London N7 8HN
Tel: 020 7133 3800
Report: Putting Tourism to Rights - A challenge to human rights abuses in the tourism industry
Published by Tourism Concern
Helena Kennedy
Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, Barrister, broadcaster, Labour member of the House of Lords and President of the Helena Kennedy Foundation
Baroness Kennedy is launching the report 'Putting Tourism to Rights' at the House of Lords on Wednesday 25 November 2009.
Patrick Humphries
Patrick Humphries is a broadcaster, journalist and author of numerous books on artists such as Nick Drake, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen who has also written for Melody Maker the NME and Vox and now contributes to Mojo and Record Collector. Patrick is also a tourist consultant for the American states of Mississippi and Tennessee
Garth Cartwright
Garth Cartwright is a writer, originally from New Zealand but now based in the UK. Garth latest book is entitled More Miles Than Money and recounts his journey in search of what he calls American roots music.
More miles than money: Journeys through American music
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
ISBN-10: 1846686873
ISBN-13: 978-1846686870
Music played in the programme
Title GRACELAND
Album Title GRACELAND
Label WARNER 925447 / 2
Performer PAUL SIMON
Title MEMPHIS TENNESSEE
Album Title THE BEST OF CHUCK BERRY
Label Music Club MCCD / 019
Performer CHUCK BERRY
Title THAT'S ALL RIGHT
Album Title THAT'S ALL RIGHT
Label RCA 82876619212 / 1
Performer ELVIS PRESLEY
Title CORN GRINDING SONG
Performers RADMILLA CODY
(private recording)
Title MI PROBLEMA
Album Title LA GLORIA DE TEXAS
Label Arhoolie CD / 3012
Performer LYDIA MENDOZA
Title HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED
Album Title HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED
Label COLUMBIA 4609532 / 2
Performers BOB DYLAN
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Sat 21 Nov 200910:00
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