Robert MuggeSince 1976, Robert Mugge has produced more than three dozen documentaries about various aspects of American culture, with particular emphasis on traditional forms of American music. In his 2023 book, Notes from the Road: A Filmmaker's Journey through American Music, Mugge described the making of what he considered to be his twenty-five key music films to date, from Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise and Gospel According to Al Green to Deep Blues and New Orleans Music in Exile. His 2024 book, Saloon Man: A German Immigrant Battles the Limits of Liberty, 1870 to 1915, is a biography of his highly accomplished great-grandfather, also named Robert Mugge. His 2024 film, unrelated to the book, is Deep Roots: The Art and Music of Bill Steber and Friends. In addition to his many years as an independent filmmaker, and more recent ones as an indie author, Mugge has served as Filmmaker in Residence for Mississippi Public Broadcasting and as an Endowed Chair Professor at Ball State University. Read More Read Less