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Look! Who's Here: Old Timers of the Grand Ole Opry
produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1964), 45 mins
A chance meeting with Uncle Dave Macon and a great deal of talent brought Sam and Kirk McGee first to Macon's act and then to the first broadcasts of the Grand Ole Opry radio show. On this 1957 recording, Arthur Smith plays fiddle, Sam picks the banjo, and Kirk backs them on guitar.
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produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1964), 45 mins
Description
A chance meeting with Uncle Dave Macon and a great deal of talent brought Sam and Kirk McGee first to Macon's act and then to the first broadcasts of the Grand Ole Opry radio show. On this 1957 recording, Arthur Smith plays fiddle, Sam picks the banjo, and Kirk backs them on guitar.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Mike Seeger, 1933-2009
Date Published / Released
1964
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Uncle Dave Macon
(Folkways Records, 1963), 48 mins
Charismatic banjo player and singer Uncle Dave Macon was one of the early stars of the Grand Ole Opry and recorded hundreds of songs on 78rpm. His music won him fans aplenty, and this reissue of 14 sides brings Uncle Dave's humor and earthiness to audiences old and young.
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(Folkways Records, 1963), 48 mins
Description
Charismatic banjo player and singer Uncle Dave Macon was one of the early stars of the Grand Ole Opry and recorded hundreds of songs on 78rpm. His music won him fans aplenty, and this reissue of 14 sides brings Uncle Dave's humor and earthiness to audiences old and young.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
Folkways Records
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World Tour with Folk Songs
produced by Gunther Jerzabek (Folkways Records, 1962), 39 mins
Taken from concerts in Burma and Germany, this album features live recordings of Steve Addiss and Bill Crofut during their tour for the State Department's Cultural Exchange Program. Their repertoire includes adaptations of Thai, Burmese, Kenyan, and Japanese songs, as well as material from the United States.
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produced by Gunther Jerzabek (Folkways Records, 1962), 39 mins
Description
Taken from concerts in Burma and Germany, this album features live recordings of Steve Addiss and Bill Crofut during their tour for the State Department's Cultural Exchange Program. Their repertoire includes adaptations of Thai, Burmese, Kenyan, and Japanese songs, as well as material from the United States.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Gunther Jerzabek
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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