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78 Blues: Folksongs and Phonographs in the American South
written by John Minton (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 302 page(s)
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written by John Minton (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 302 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
John Minton
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Folk Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 by the University Press of Mississippi
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Blind Joe Taggart Vol. 1 (1926-1928)
performed by Blind Joe Taggart, Blind Joe Taggart Vol. 1 (1926-1928) (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
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performed by Blind Joe Taggart, Blind Joe Taggart Vol. 1 (1926-1928) (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1928
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Blind Joe Taggart
Author / Creator
Blind Joe Taggart
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Max Jones, 1920-1993, Pinewood Tom (Josh White), Blind Joe Amos, Jim Baxter
Topic / Theme
African American, Folk music, Music criticism, Recording sessions, Country/Rural Blues, Guitar
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Blind Willie McTell 1940
performed by Blind Willie McTell, 1901-1959, Blind Willie McTell 1940 (Document Records, 1969), 4 page(s)
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performed by Blind Willie McTell, 1901-1959, Blind Willie McTell 1940 (Document Records, 1969), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Blind Willie McTell, 1901-1959
Author / Creator
Blind Willie McTell, 1901-1959
Date Published / Released
1969
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Blind Willie McTell, 1901-1959
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country, Guitar
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Dixon Brothers Vol. 4 (1938) Dixie Reelers (1936)
performed by Dixon Brothers, Dixon Brothers Vol. 4 (1938) Dixie Reelers (1936) (Document Records, 1999), 4 page(s)
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performed by Dixon Brothers, Dixon Brothers Vol. 4 (1938) Dixie Reelers (1936) (Document Records, 1999), 4 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Dixon Brothers
Author / Creator
Dixon Brothers
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Frank Gerald
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country, Guitar
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The Hill Billies / Al Hopkins & His Buckle Busters Vol. 2 (1926-1927)
The Hill Billies / Al Hopkins & His Buckle Busters Vol. 2 (1926-1927) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
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The Hill Billies / Al Hopkins & His Buckle Busters Vol. 2 (1926-1927) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1926
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Al Hopkins, 1889-1932
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country Folk, Band
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Kelly Harrell Vol. 1 (1925-1926)
performed by Kelly Harrell, 1889-1942, Kelly Harrell Vol. 1 (1925-1926) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
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performed by Kelly Harrell, 1889-1942, Kelly Harrell Vol. 1 (1925-1926) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1925
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Kelly Harrell, 1889-1942
Author / Creator
Kelly Harrell, 1889-1942
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Kelly Harrell, 1889-1942
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, African American Music, Voice
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Musical Holdouts
directed by John Cohen, 1932-; produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1976), 49 mins
This classic, entertaining documentary on American traditional music features varied individuals and groups who have not become part of the melting pot of American society.From front porch banjo pickers in Appalachia and the Bluegrass Festival circuit to black children on the Carolina sea islands, cowboys, and Che...
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directed by John Cohen, 1932-; produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1976), 49 mins
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This classic, entertaining documentary on American traditional music features varied individuals and groups who have not become part of the melting pot of American society.From front porch banjo pickers in Appalachia and the Bluegrass Festival circuit to black children on the Carolina sea islands, cowboys, and Cheyenne and Comanche Indians, they have all retained their cultural identities despite pressures from the mass media and popular culture....
This classic, entertaining documentary on American traditional music features varied individuals and groups who have not become part of the melting pot of American society.From front porch banjo pickers in Appalachia and the Bluegrass Festival circuit to black children on the Carolina sea islands, cowboys, and Cheyenne and Comanche Indians, they have all retained their cultural identities despite pressures from the mass media and popular culture.This remarkable documentary will stimulate discussion in classes in American studies, folklore, ethnomusicology, popular culture, cultural anthropology, sociology, and the arts and humanities. It was produced by renowned filmmaker and musician John Cohen.
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Cohen, 1932-
Author / Creator
John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1975, 1976
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Ethnomusicology, Singing, Music history, North Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1976 Berkeley Media
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Negro Folk Music U.S.A.
written by Harold Courlander, 1908-1996 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 1966), 324 page(s)
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written by Harold Courlander, 1908-1996 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 1966), 324 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Harold Courlander, 1908-1996
Date Published / Released
1966
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Folk Music
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Roy Harvey Vol. 1 (1926-1927)
performed by Roy Harvey, Roy Harvey Vol. 1 (1926-1927) (Document Records, 2001), 4 page(s)
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performed by Roy Harvey, Roy Harvey Vol. 1 (1926-1927) (Document Records, 2001), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1926
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Roy Harvey
Author / Creator
Roy Harvey
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Posey Rorer
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country Folk, Voice
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Roy Harvey Vol. 2 (1928-1929)
performed by Roy Harvey, Roy Harvey Vol. 2 (1928-1929) (Document Records, 2001), 4 page(s)
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performed by Roy Harvey, Roy Harvey Vol. 2 (1928-1929) (Document Records, 2001), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1928
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Roy Harvey
Author / Creator
Roy Harvey
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Charlie Poole, 1892-1931
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country, Guitar
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