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Accordions Rising
directed by Roberta Cantow (San Diego, CA: Buffalo Rose Productions, 2015), 1 hour 14 mins
Accordions Rising offers entertaining, conversational style interviews, anecdotal commentary and both formal and informal music performances from celebrated accordionists, composers and bands working in America today. These musicians make up the colorful and thoughtful cast of characters who drive the story by tra...
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directed by Roberta Cantow (San Diego, CA: Buffalo Rose Productions, 2015), 1 hour 14 mins
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Accordions Rising offers entertaining, conversational style interviews, anecdotal commentary and both formal and informal music performances from celebrated accordionists, composers and bands working in America today. These musicians make up the colorful and thoughtful cast of characters who drive the story by tracing their uniquely personal attractions to the instrument and sharing their surprisingly divergent paths: from immigrant roots, Creole...
Accordions Rising offers entertaining, conversational style interviews, anecdotal commentary and both formal and informal music performances from celebrated accordionists, composers and bands working in America today. These musicians make up the colorful and thoughtful cast of characters who drive the story by tracing their uniquely personal attractions to the instrument and sharing their surprisingly divergent paths: from immigrant roots, Creole or Roma beginnings, for example, to a recognition of the very special niche this so-called 'low art' form provides for inspirations in jazz, classical, new music, pop, fusion forms, operatic styles and beyond. The film provides a tapestry of fascinating individuals, their attitudes, deep passions, and above of all else, profound dedication to the instrument. We learn that though still a rebellious lot, these music makers have an audience in some of the hippest hide-a-ways and most sought after mainstream venues. The film makes clear that the so-called 'accordion world' is actually a curious continuum that includes everything from whacky and kitsch to sophisticated, serious, meditative and post modern. As Dr. William Schimmel points out, 'the accordion is the icon of the 21st century.'
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Roberta Cantow
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Buffalo Rose Productions
Topic / Theme
Music, Musical technique, Musical instruments
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 Roberta Cantow – Buffalo Rose Productions – All Rights Reserved
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Albert Ammons - Alternate Takes, Radio Performances, Unissued Home Recordings (1936-1946)
performed by Albert Ammons, 1907-1949, Albert Ammons - Alternate Takes, Radio Performances, Unissued Home Recordings (1936-1946) (Document Records, 1997), 8 page(s)
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performed by Albert Ammons, 1907-1949, Albert Ammons - Alternate Takes, Radio Performances, Unissued Home Recordings (1936-1946) (Document Records, 1997), 8 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Albert Ammons, 1907-1949
Author / Creator
Albert Ammons, 1907-1949
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Meade Lux Lewis, 1905-1964, Frankie Jaxon, 1895-1970, John Oscar, Big Joe Turner, 1911-1985
Topic / Theme
African American, Music criticism, Musical technique, Recording sessions, Boogie-Woogie, Piano
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Backwoods Blues (1926-1935) (Document Records, 1991), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Sam Butler, Bobby Grant, Solomon (Biblical figure), Lane Hardin
Topic / Theme
African American, Vaudeville, Musical technique, Recording sessions, Country/Rural Blues, Voice
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"Banjo" Ikey Robinson: 1929-1937
performed by (Banjo) Ikey Robinson, 1904-1990, "Banjo" Ikey Robinson: 1929-1937 (Document Records), 4 page(s)
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performed by (Banjo) Ikey Robinson, 1904-1990, "Banjo" Ikey Robinson: 1929-1937 (Document Records), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
(Banjo) Ikey Robinson, 1904-1990
Author / Creator
(Banjo) Ikey Robinson, 1904-1990
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Wilbur Sweatman, 1882-1961, Lawrence Dixon, Jelly Roll Morton, 1890-1941
Topic / Theme
African American, Economic depressions, Musical technique, Recording sessions, Country/Rural Blues, Banjo
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Barbecue Bob Vol. 2 (1928-1929)
performed by Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931, Barbecue Bob Vol. 2 (1928-1929) (Document Records, 1991), 4 page(s)
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performed by Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931, Barbecue Bob Vol. 2 (1928-1929) (Document Records, 1991), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931
Author / Creator
Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Charley Hicks, 1900-1963, Spencer Williams, 1889-1965, Monette Moore, Nellie Florence
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Recording sessions, Musical technique, Country/Rural Blues, Guitar
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Barbecue Bob Vol. 3 (1929-1930)
performed by Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931, Barbecue Bob Vol. 3 (1929-1930) (Document Records, 1991), 4 page(s)
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performed by Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931, Barbecue Bob Vol. 3 (1929-1930) (Document Records, 1991), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931
Author / Creator
Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Charlie Hicks, Buddy Moss, 1914-1984, Spencer Williams, 1889-1965
Topic / Theme
African American, Pneumonia, Musical technique, Recording sessions, Country/Rural Blues, Guitar
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Belmont Silvertone Jubilee Singers / Southern Wonder Quartet (1939-1940)
performed by Belmont Silvertone Jubilee Singers and Southern Wonder Quartet, Belmont Silvertone Jubilee Singers / Southern Wonder Quartet (1939-1940) (Document Records, 1995), 4 page(s)
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performed by Belmont Silvertone Jubilee Singers and Southern Wonder Quartet, Belmont Silvertone Jubilee Singers / Southern Wonder Quartet (1939-1940) (Document Records, 1995), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Belmont Silvertone Jubilee Singers, Southern Wonder Quartet
Author / Creator
Belmont Silvertone Jubilee Singers, Southern Wonder Quartet
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Oliver Greene
Topic / Theme
African American, Vocal groups, Musical technique, Recording sessions, Quartet, A Cappella, Vocal quartet
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Bertha "Chippie" Hill 1925-1929
performed by Bertha "Chippie" Hill, Bertha "Chippie" Hill 1925-1929 (Document Records, 1997), 4 page(s)
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performed by Bertha "Chippie" Hill, Bertha "Chippie" Hill 1925-1929 (Document Records, 1997), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Bertha "Chippie" Hill
Author / Creator
Bertha "Chippie" Hill
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Richard M. Jones, 1892-1945, Hudson "Tampa Red" Whittaker, 1904-1981, Georgia Tom, Scrapper Blackwell, 1903-1962
Topic / Theme
African American, Artistic collaboration, Musical technique, Recording sessions, Blues, Voice
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Biddleville Quintette Vol. 1 (1926-1929)
performed by Biddleville Quintette, Biddleville Quintette Vol. 1 (1926-1929) (Document Records, 1995), 4 page(s)
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performed by Biddleville Quintette, Biddleville Quintette Vol. 1 (1926-1929) (Document Records, 1995), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Biddleville Quintette
Author / Creator
Biddleville Quintette
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Bernice Johnson Reagon, 1942-
Topic / Theme
African American, Vocal groups, Musical technique, Recording sessions, Gospel, Vocal quartet
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Big Bill Broonzy Vol. 3 (1934-1935)
performed by Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958, Big Bill Broonzy Vol. 3 (1934-1935) (Document Records, 1991), 4 page(s)
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performed by Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958, Big Bill Broonzy Vol. 3 (1934-1935) (Document Records, 1991), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958
Author / Creator
Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Studs Terkel, 1912-2008, Leroy Carr, 1905-1935, Scrapper Blackwell, 1903-1962, Big Joe Turner, 1911-1985, Bob Dylan, 1941-
Topic / Theme
African American, Artistic collaboration, Musical technique, Recording sessions, Country/Rural Blues, Guitar
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