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12-String Guitar as Played by Lead Belly
(Folkways Records, 1962), 1 hour 20 mins
Pete Seeger teaches the 12-string guitar as played by the virtuoso Lead Belly through a detailed breakdown of both the instrument itself (how to tune it, steel vs. silk strings etc.) and step-by-step explanations of Lead Belly’s songs. Here, Pete Seeger pays homage to his friend and mentor Lead Belly by teachin...
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(Folkways Records, 1962), 1 hour 20 mins
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Pete Seeger teaches the 12-string guitar as played by the virtuoso Lead Belly through a detailed breakdown of both the instrument itself (how to tune it, steel vs. silk strings etc.) and step-by-step explanations of Lead Belly’s songs. Here, Pete Seeger pays homage to his friend and mentor Lead Belly by teaching us his songs. Liner notes include detailed instructions and song notation.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Africa and the Blues
written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 240 page(s)
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written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 240 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Gerhard Kubik, 1934-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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Any Old Time String Band: "I Bid You Goodnight"
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- and Michael Cogan, fl. 1966; performed by Any Old Time String Band (Arhoolie Records, 1996), 1 hour 18 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- and Michael Cogan, fl. 1966; performed by Any Old Time String Band (Arhoolie Records, 1996), 1 hour 18 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Any Old Time String Band
Contributor
Bob Shumaker, fl. 1988, Chris Strachwitz, 1931-, Michael Cogan, fl. 1966
Author / Creator
Any Old Time String Band
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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(Folkways Records, 1964), 44 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1964
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1959), 44 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1959
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Beausoleil: Allons A Lafayette
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- and Michael Doucet, 1951-; performed by Michael Doucet, 1951-, David Doucet and Errol Verret, fl. 1976, Beausoleil (Arhoolie Records, 1989), 1 hour 3 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- and Michael Doucet, 1951-; performed by Michael Doucet, 1951-, David Doucet and Errol Verret, fl. 1976, Beausoleil (Arhoolie Records, 1989), 1 hour 3 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Beausoleil, Michael Doucet, 1951-, David Doucet, Errol Verret, fl. 1976
Contributor
Chris Strachwitz, 1931-, Michael Doucet, 1951-
Author / Creator
Beausoleil, Michael Doucet, 1951-, David Doucet, Errol Verret, fl. 1976
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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Been Here and Gone
written by Frederic Ramsey, Jr., 1915-1995 (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1960), 177 page(s)
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written by Frederic Ramsey, Jr., 1915-1995 (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1960), 177 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Frederic Ramsey, Jr., 1915-1995
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Best Of The Best: Cowboy Copas
composed by Cowboy Copas, 1913-1963; produced by Moe Lytle; performed by Cowboy Copas, 1913-1963 (King Records, 2004), 27 mins
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composed by Cowboy Copas, 1913-1963; produced by Moe Lytle; performed by Cowboy Copas, 1913-1963 (King Records, 2004), 27 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Cowboy Copas, 1913-1963
Contributor
Moe Lytle
Author / Creator
Cowboy Copas, 1913-1963
Date Published / Released
2004-06-01
Publisher
King Records
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Big Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs
(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1989), 37 mins
Cut in 1956, these tracks catch Broonzy in fine form near the end of his distinguished career. His powerful voice and guitar are showcased in a set which includes traditional blues, gospel, and folk songs all performed with undeniable authority. "Broonzy moves with amazing ease from silky croon to brassy howl......
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(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1989), 37 mins
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Cut in 1956, these tracks catch Broonzy in fine form near the end of his distinguished career. His powerful voice and guitar are showcased in a set which includes traditional blues, gospel, and folk songs all performed with undeniable authority. "Broonzy moves with amazing ease from silky croon to brassy howl...[and] dazzles with rough-edged intricacy." — The Boston Globe
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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The Big Book of Blues
written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992 (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 491 page(s)
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written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992 (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 491 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Author / Creator
Robert Santelli, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Penguin Books
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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