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Chapter One: Learning to Listen
written by John Minton; in 78 Blues: Folksongs and Phonographs in the American South (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 22-44
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written by John Minton; in 78 Blues: Folksongs and Phonographs in the American South (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 22-44
Field of Study
American Music
Author / Creator
John Minton
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Charlie Poole, 1892-1931, Cecil Sharp, 1859-1924, Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958, D. K. Wilgus
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Folklore, Folk music, Collecting and collectables, Audio recordings, Performance influences, Record labels, African American Music, Folk Music
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Copyright © 2008 by the University Press of Mississippi
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produced by Edward A. Kahn, fl. 1958 (Folkways Records, 1958), 38 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Edward A. Kahn, fl. 1958
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Black Banjo Songsters of North Carolina and Virginia
produced by Cecilia Conway and Scott Odell (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 1 hour 4 mins
The sounds and social history of African American banjo playing32 superb instrumentals and vocals, recorded between 1974 and 1997. Extensively annotated with performer's life histories, tunings, lyrics, bibliography, and discography. The banjo's gourd ancestors came to the Americas with enslaved Africans, forg...
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produced by Cecilia Conway and Scott Odell (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 1 hour 4 mins
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The sounds and social history of African American banjo playing32 superb instrumentals and vocals, recorded between 1974 and 1997. Extensively annotated with performer's life histories, tunings, lyrics, bibliography, and discography. The banjo's gourd ancestors came to the Americas with enslaved Africans, forging the link between West African griots and performers of 20th-century blues and string-band music. 64 minutes.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Cecilia Conway, Scott Odell
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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British Traditional Ballads in the Southern Mountains, Volume 1
produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1960), 50 mins
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produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1960), 50 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Folkways Records
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British Traditional Ballads in the Southern Mountains, Volume 2
produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1960), 47 mins
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produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1960), 47 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Folkways Records
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East Virginia
produced by Gene Bluestein, 1928-2002; performed by Buell Kazee; in Buell Kazee Sings and Plays (Folkways Records, 1958), 4 mins
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produced by Gene Bluestein, 1928-2002; performed by Buell Kazee; in Buell Kazee Sings and Plays (Folkways Records, 1958), 4 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Buell Kazee
Contributor
Gene Bluestein, 1928-2002
Author / Creator
Buell Kazee
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Courtship customs
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Burnett & Rutherford (1926-1930)
performed by Burnett & Rutherford, Burnett & Rutherford (1926-1930) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
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performed by Burnett & Rutherford, Burnett & Rutherford (1926-1930) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1926
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Burnett & Rutherford
Author / Creator
Burnett & Rutherford
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Dick Burnett, Leonard Rutherford
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Folk Music, Fiddle, Violin
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Clarence Ashley and Tex Isley
produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- (Folkways Records, 1966), 45 mins
Clarence "Tom" Ashley's musical life began at home, with the family, but soon expanded to include the medicine show circuit. Popular among rural listeners, Ashley's playing didn't gain a wider audience until 1960, when he met folk music scholar Ralph Rinzler at the Galax Fiddlers' Convention. This album presents...
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produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- (Folkways Records, 1966), 45 mins
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Clarence "Tom" Ashley's musical life began at home, with the family, but soon expanded to include the medicine show circuit. Popular among rural listeners, Ashley's playing didn't gain a wider audience until 1960, when he met folk music scholar Ralph Rinzler at the Galax Fiddlers' Convention. This album presents fourteen songs from Ashley's repertoire.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Peter K. Siegel, 1944-
Date Published / Released
1966
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Clark Kessinger, Fiddler - Old-Time Country Music
produced by Ken Davidson (Folkways Records, 1966), 43 mins
After releasing nearly one hundred sides in the 1920s, Clark Kessingerlike many other musicians of the timelost his recording career during the Depression. This album is his first since 1930, although this fine fiddler continued playing on radio and at local dances, as well as at the National Folk Festival in...
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produced by Ken Davidson (Folkways Records, 1966), 43 mins
Description
After releasing nearly one hundred sides in the 1920s, Clark Kessingerlike many other musicians of the timelost his recording career during the Depression. This album is his first since 1930, although this fine fiddler continued playing on radio and at local dances, as well as at the National Folk Festival in Washington, DC in the late 1930s.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Ken Davidson
Date Published / Released
1966
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Clark Kessinger Live at Union Grove
produced by Charles Faurot, 1936-2013 (Folkways Records, 1976), 33 mins
Recorded live at the 1968 Union Grove Fiddlers' Contest, this album captures the energy and passion of dedicated, skilled musicians playing for their own enjoyment. Rather than worrying about microphone placement or winning awards, the musician is relaxed and excited about the tunesand Kessinger's performances...
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produced by Charles Faurot, 1936-2013 (Folkways Records, 1976), 33 mins
Description
Recorded live at the 1968 Union Grove Fiddlers' Contest, this album captures the energy and passion of dedicated, skilled musicians playing for their own enjoyment. Rather than worrying about microphone placement or winning awards, the musician is relaxed and excited about the tunesand Kessinger's performances here embody this excited ease.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Charles Faurot, 1936-2013
Date Published / Released
1976
Publisher
Folkways Records
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