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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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"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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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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Dock Boggs, Vol. 3
produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1970), 49 mins
Moran "Dock" Boggs, miner and musician, was first recognized for his "unorthodox" playing style. His popularity only grew after he was featured on the Anthology of American Folk Music (SFW40090) in 1952 and made Boggs one of the most influential musicians in America. This third installment of Boggs’ music on...
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produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1970), 49 mins
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Moran "Dock" Boggs, miner and musician, was first recognized for his "unorthodox" playing style. His popularity only grew after he was featured on the Anthology of American Folk Music (SFW40090) in 1952 and made Boggs one of the most influential musicians in America. This third installment of Boggs’ music on Folkways includes the classics "Turkey in the Straw" and the haunting "Prayer of a Miner’s Child." Extensive liner notes accompany...
Moran "Dock" Boggs, miner and musician, was first recognized for his "unorthodox" playing style. His popularity only grew after he was featured on the Anthology of American Folk Music (SFW40090) in 1952 and made Boggs one of the most influential musicians in America. This third installment of Boggs’ music on Folkways includes the classics "Turkey in the Straw" and the haunting "Prayer of a Miner’s Child." Extensive liner notes accompany this album and include facsimiles of some of Boggs’ original handwritten lyrics.
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Mike Seeger, 1933-2009
Date Published / Released
1970
Publisher
Folkways Records
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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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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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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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Phipps Family - Faith, Love and Tragedy
produced by Ralph Rinzler, 1934-1994 (Folkways Records, 1965), 39 mins
Influenced by the legendary Carter Family, the Phipps Family was known for its personal yet deeply traditional style. This album includes ballads, traditional hymns, and two originals: Kathleen's "Forsaken Lover" and A. L.'s "The Red Jacket Mine Explosion."
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produced by Ralph Rinzler, 1934-1994 (Folkways Records, 1965), 39 mins
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Influenced by the legendary Carter Family, the Phipps Family was known for its personal yet deeply traditional style. This album includes ballads, traditional hymns, and two originals: Kathleen's "Forsaken Lover" and A. L.'s "The Red Jacket Mine Explosion."
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Ralph Rinzler, 1934-1994
Date Published / Released
1965
Publisher
Folkways Records
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