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Afro-American Music: A Demonstration Recording
produced by Willis James (Folkways Records, 1970), 1 hour 46 mins
Willis James, former chairman of the Music Department at Spelman College, looks at how the complex musical and linguistic practices of west coast African cultures have been translated into the musical practices of African Americans. In this lecture performance, he covers spirituals, work songs, blues and jazz.
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produced by Willis James (Folkways Records, 1970), 1 hour 46 mins
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Willis James, former chairman of the Music Department at Spelman College, looks at how the complex musical and linguistic practices of west coast African cultures have been translated into the musical practices of African Americans. In this lecture performance, he covers spirituals, work songs, blues and jazz.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Willis James
Date Published / Released
1970
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1965), 50 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1965
Publisher
Folkways Records
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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 playing—32 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
Description
The sounds and social history of African American banjo playing—32 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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The Blues - Music from the Documentary Film: By Sam Charters
produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Folkways Records, 1967), 38 mins
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produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Folkways Records, 1967), 38 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015
Date Published / Released
1967
Publisher
Folkways Records
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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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David Holt's State of Music, Season 5, Episode 3, John McCutcheon
directed by Deni McIntyre; produced by Will McIntyre, Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation; interview by David Holt; performed by John McCutcheon, in David Holt's State of Music, Season 5, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 25 mins
John McCutcheon and series host David Holt have been friends since the 1970s. They meet to share songs and stories.
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directed by Deni McIntyre; produced by Will McIntyre, Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation; interview by David Holt; performed by John McCutcheon, in David Holt's State of Music, Season 5, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 25 mins
Description
John McCutcheon and series host David Holt have been friends since the 1970s. They meet to share songs and stories.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
John McCutcheon
Contributor
Will McIntyre, Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation
Author / Creator
Deni McIntyre, David Holt, John McCutcheon
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
David Holt's State of Music
Person Discussed
John McCutcheon
Topic / Theme
Folk Music, Folk
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 Will & Deni Mcintyre Foundation
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Folk Music from Nova Scotia
produced by Helen Creighton, 1899-1989 (Folkways Records, 1956), 54 mins
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produced by Helen Creighton, 1899-1989 (Folkways Records, 1956), 54 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Helen Creighton, 1899-1989
Date Published / Released
1956
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Friends of Old Time Music
produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- and John Cohen, 1932- (Folkways Records, 1964), 49 mins
Founded in 1960 by Margot Mayo, Jean Ritchie, John Cohen, Ralph Rinzler, and Israel G. Young, the Friends of Old Time Music endeavored to bring traditional folk artists to New York City to show people "the real thing." This album features the artists who participated in the non-profit's concerts between 1961 and...
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produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- and John Cohen, 1932- (Folkways Records, 1964), 49 mins
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Founded in 1960 by Margot Mayo, Jean Ritchie, John Cohen, Ralph Rinzler, and Israel G. Young, the Friends of Old Time Music endeavored to bring traditional folk artists to New York City to show people "the real thing." This album features the artists who participated in the non-profit's concerts between 1961 and 1963.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Peter K. Siegel, 1944-, John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1964
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Irish Music from Cleveland, Vol. 3: The Continuing Tradition
produced by Richard Carlin, fl. 1976 (Folkways Records, 1980), 25 mins
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produced by Richard Carlin, fl. 1976 (Folkways Records, 1980), 25 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Richard Carlin, fl. 1976
Date Published / Released
1980
Publisher
Folkways Records
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