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"Black Folk Singers" Leadbelly & Josh White (1937-1946)
"Black Folk Singers" Leadbelly & Josh White (1937-1946) (Document Records, 1999), 4 page(s)
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"Black Folk Singers" Leadbelly & Josh White (1937-1946) (Document Records, 1999), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Lead Belly Ledbetter, 1885-1949, Josh White, 1914-1969, Brownie McGhee, 1915-1996, Sonny Terry, 1911-1986, Ethel Waters, 1896-1977
Topic / Theme
African American, Folk music, Music criticism, Recording sessions, Country/Rural Blues
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The Doc Watson Family
produced by Ralph Rinzler, 1934-1994 and Jeff Place, fl. 1993-2006 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1990), 1 hour 2 mins
The depth and beauty of this extended family's musical skills is legendary among followers of traditional American music. Featured here are Watson family standards, including 11 previously unreleased performances. A Folkways classic. "This is gorgeous music, one of the best collections of old time music ever ca...
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produced by Ralph Rinzler, 1934-1994 and Jeff Place, fl. 1993-2006 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1990), 1 hour 2 mins
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The depth and beauty of this extended family's musical skills is legendary among followers of traditional American music. Featured here are Watson family standards, including 11 previously unreleased performances. A Folkways classic. "This is gorgeous music, one of the best collections of old time music ever captured." — Victory Review. Compiled by Ralph Rinzler and Jeff Place.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Ralph Rinzler, 1934-1994, Jeff Place, fl. 1993-2006
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Dock Boggs: Legendary Singer and Banjo Player
produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1964), 48 mins
Banjo player Dock Boggs once said, "Lonesome songs always appealed to me." This collection features classic dark and lonely songs like "Pretty Polly" and "Oh Death." Meant as a companion album to FW05458, this volume's liner notes include background information on Boggs, miscellaneous facts, and banjo tunings fo...
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produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1964), 48 mins
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Banjo player Dock Boggs once said, "Lonesome songs always appealed to me." This collection features classic dark and lonely songs like "Pretty Polly" and "Oh Death." Meant as a companion album to FW05458, this volume's liner notes include background information on Boggs, miscellaneous facts, and banjo tunings for each song.
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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Dock Boggs, Vol. 2
produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1965), 45 mins
Known for his passion for music, Dock Boggs "not only lived through Cumberland's long night but...prevailed over it. He has mastered it and infused its raw spirit and tragic temperament into his old songs," writes Jon Pankake in the liner notes. This album was recorded in 1964 at Boggs' sister's house, and Mike...
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produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1965), 45 mins
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Known for his passion for music, Dock Boggs "not only lived through Cumberland's long night but...prevailed over it. He has mastered it and infused its raw spirit and tragic temperament into his old songs," writes Jon Pankake in the liner notes. This album was recorded in 1964 at Boggs' sister's house, and Mike Seeger provides guitar accompaniment.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Mike Seeger, 1933-2009
Date Published / Released
1965
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Georgia Stringbands Vol. 1 (1927-1930)
Georgia Stringbands Vol. 1 (1927-1930) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
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Georgia Stringbands Vol. 1 (1927-1930) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1927
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Paul Cofer
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, African American Music, String Band
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Harps, Jugs, Washboards & Kazoos 1926-1940
Harps, Jugs, Washboards & Kazoos 1926-1940 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
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Harps, Jugs, Washboards & Kazoos 1926-1940 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Boyd Atkins, 1900-, Red Saunders, 1912-1981, King Benny Nawahi, fl. 1930
Topic / Theme
Kamba, African American, Hawaiian, Folk music, Recording sessions, Performance practice, Country/Rural Blues, String Band
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Leadbelly Vol. 5 1939-1947
performed by Lead Belly Ledbetter, 1885-1949, Leadbelly Vol. 5 1939-1947 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
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performed by Lead Belly Ledbetter, 1885-1949, Leadbelly Vol. 5 1939-1947 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1947
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Lead Belly Ledbetter, 1885-1949
Author / Creator
Lead Belly Ledbetter, 1885-1949
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Sonny Terry, 1911-1986, Brownie McGhee, 1915-1996, Woody Guthrie, 1912-1967
Topic / Theme
African American, Folk music, Performance practice, Recording sessions, Country/Rural Blues, Guitar
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Peg Leg Howell & Eddie Anthony Vol. 1 (1926-1928)
performed by Joshua (Peg Leg) Howell, Peg Leg Howell & Eddie Anthony Vol. 1 (1926-1928) (Document Records, 2000), 8 page(s)
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performed by Joshua (Peg Leg) Howell, Peg Leg Howell & Eddie Anthony Vol. 1 (1926-1928) (Document Records, 2000), 8 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1928
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Joshua (Peg Leg) Howell
Author / Creator
Joshua (Peg Leg) Howell
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
George Mitchell, 1899-1972, Henry Williams, Jim Hill, Cow Cow Davenport, 1894-1955
Topic / Theme
African American, Folk music, Recording sessions, Performance practice, Piedmont Blues, Guitar
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Texas Field Recordings (1934-1939)
performed by Pete Harris, Texas Field Recordings (1934-1939) (Document Records, 1995), 4 page(s)
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performed by Pete Harris, Texas Field Recordings (1934-1939) (Document Records, 1995), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Pete Harris
Author / Creator
Pete Harris
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Smith Casey, Pete Harris
Topic / Theme
African American, Anglo-American, Folk music, Slavery, Performance practice, Audio recordings, Country/Rural Blues, Guitar
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