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Frank Hamilton Sings Folk Songs
produced by Raeburn Flerlage, 1915-2002 (Folkways Records, 1962), 42 mins
This solo album contains ten tracks sung and accompanied by Frank Hamilton, who grew up in Los Angeles and first heard folk music in his teens. By dint of luck and perseverance, he learned how to play the harmonica from Woody Guthrie, toured the south with Guy Carawan, and eventually founded Chicago's renowned Ol...
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produced by Raeburn Flerlage, 1915-2002 (Folkways Records, 1962), 42 mins
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This solo album contains ten tracks sung and accompanied by Frank Hamilton, who grew up in Los Angeles and first heard folk music in his teens. By dint of luck and perseverance, he learned how to play the harmonica from Woody Guthrie, toured the south with Guy Carawan, and eventually founded Chicago's renowned Old Town School of Folk Music.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Raeburn Flerlage, 1915-2002
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Frank Hamilton Sings Folk Songs (Folkways Records, 1962)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Toward World Understanding with Song
produced by Robert Evans Nye, fl. 1966 (Folkways Records, 1966), 1 hour 19 mins
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produced by Robert Evans Nye, fl. 1966 (Folkways Records, 1966), 1 hour 19 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Robert Evans Nye, fl. 1966
Date Published / Released
1966
Publisher
Folkways Records
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World of Man, Vol. 2: Religions
produced by Harold Courlander, 1908-1996 (Folkways Records, 1958), 23 mins
This second installment in the World of Man series listens in on the ritualized music-making of religious groups from around the world as they express their devotion to the “original source of all natural wonders.” The dozen recordings presented here could not be more diverse; they range from reverent songs o...
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produced by Harold Courlander, 1908-1996 (Folkways Records, 1958), 23 mins
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This second installment in the World of Man series listens in on the ritualized music-making of religious groups from around the world as they express their devotion to the “original source of all natural wonders.” The dozen recordings presented here could not be more diverse; they range from reverent songs of the Ituri forest Pygmies to intricate chants of Japanese Buddhists.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Harold Courlander, 1908-1996
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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World of Man, Vol. 2: Religions (Folkways Records, 1958)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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