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Afro-American Music: A Demonstration Recording
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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.

produced by Willis James (Folkways Records, 1970), 1 hour 46 mins
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Jumping Jacks
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performed by Archibald L. Camp; in A.L. Camp Plays the Banjo (Folkways Records, 1965), 3 mins
performed by Archibald L. Camp; in A.L. Camp Plays the Banjo (Folkways Records, 1965), 3 mins
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Poor Ellen Smith
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produced by Edward A. Kahn, fl. 1958; performed by Pete Steele; in Banjo Tunes and Songs (Folkways Records, 1958), 2 mins
produced by Edward A. Kahn, fl. 1958; performed by Pete Steele; in Banjo Tunes and Songs (Folkways Records, 1958), 2 mins
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Sitting Here Thinking
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produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015; in The Blues - Music from the Documentary Film: By Sam Charters (Folkways Records, 1967), 3 mins
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Cluck Old Hen
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produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944-; performed by Clarence Ashley, 1895-1967 and Tex Isley; in Clarence Ashley and Tex Isley (Folkways Records, 1966), 2 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...
produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944-; performed by Clarence Ashley, 1895-1967 and Tex Isley; in Clarence Ashley and Tex Isley (Folkways Records, 1966), 2 mins
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Folk Music from Nova Scotia
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produced by Helen Creighton, 1899-1989 (Folkways Records, 1956), 54 mins
produced by Helen Creighton, 1899-1989 (Folkways Records, 1956), 54 mins
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Soldier's Joy
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produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- and John Cohen, 1932-; in Friends of Old Time Music (Folkways Records, 1964), 2 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...
produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- and John Cohen, 1932-; in Friends of Old Time Music (Folkways Records, 1964), 2 mins
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Irish Music from Cleveland, Vol. 3: The Continuing Tradition
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produced by Richard Carlin, fl. 1976 (Folkways Records, 1980), 25 mins
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Music Down Home: An Introduction to Negro Folk Music, U.S.A.
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produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 (Folkways Records, 1965), 1 hour 28 mins

This 1965 recording traces the evolution of African American folk music from the South.The oral tradition of folk music in the African American community has demonstrated a perseverence through the eras of slavery and segregation while embracing and influencing American popular music through songs, lyrics and perf...

produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 (Folkways Records, 1965), 1 hour 28 mins
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in Music of the Ashanti of Ghana (Folkways Records, 1979), 3 mins
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