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Chapter One: Learning to Listen
written by John Minton; in 78 Blues: Folksongs and Phonographs in the American South (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 22-44
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written by John Minton; in 78 Blues: Folksongs and Phonographs in the American South (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 22-44
Field of Study
American Music
Author / Creator
John Minton
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Charlie Poole, 1892-1931, Cecil Sharp, 1859-1924, Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958, D. K. Wilgus
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Folklore, Folk music, Collecting and collectables, Audio recordings, Performance influences, Record labels, African American Music, Folk Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 by the University Press of Mississippi
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37th Old Time Fiddler's Convention at Union Grove North Carolina
produced by John Cohen, 1932- and Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1962), 41 mins
First held in 1924 to help raise money for a public high school and to build community spirit, the Union Grove Convention is the oldest continuous festival of its kind in America. The tracks on this compilation were recorded at the Convention in 1961 and present virtuosic talent and deep repertoire.
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produced by John Cohen, 1932- and Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1962), 41 mins
Description
First held in 1924 to help raise money for a public high school and to build community spirit, the Union Grove Convention is the oldest continuous festival of its kind in America. The tracks on this compilation were recorded at the Convention in 1961 and present virtuosic talent and deep repertoire.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
John Cohen, 1932-, Mike Seeger, 1933-2009
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Abasungu balisa-we tata (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR182 (19 January 1952) , 2 page(s)
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR182 (19 January 1952) , 2 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
19 January 1952, 1952
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Folk, Bemba
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright © International Library of African Music.
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Achelamukani malole Msego (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR162 (16 October 1950) , 1 page(s)
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR162 (16 October 1950) , 1 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
16 October 1950, 1950
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Person Discussed
Kenga Mayele, fl. 1950
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Folk, Clapping, hand, Kayamba, Kigiryama
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright © International Library of African Music.
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Ada a Banda (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR185 (29 May 1950) , 1 page(s)
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR185 (29 May 1950) , 1 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
29 May 1950, 1950
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Person Discussed
Lucy Nyamangwe, fl. 1950
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Folk, Drum, Tonga (Zambia)
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright © International Library of African Music.
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Adya moreyana (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR195 (01 May 1963) , 2 page(s)
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR195 (01 May 1963) , 2 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
01 May 1963, 1963
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Drinking Songs, Rattle, Drum, Sotho
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright © International Library of African Music.
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Agapa (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR118 (05 August 1952) , 1 page(s)
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR118 (05 August 1952) , 1 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
05 August 1952, 1952
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Person Discussed
Bandani
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Folk, Mbira, Rattle, basket, Mayogo
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright © International Library of African Music.
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Ahajaja Noukuambi (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR217 (18 June 1995) , 1 page(s)
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR217 (18 June 1995) , 1 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
18 June 1995, 1995
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Folk, Ovambo, Kavango
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright © International Library of African Music.
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Akweni (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR076 (05 April 1958) , 2 page(s)
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR076 (05 April 1958) , 2 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
05 April 1958, 1958
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Folk, Mortar and pestle
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright © International Library of African Music.
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Amacila kuwowa, Kwathu ntele (Joined) (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR191 (22 May 1950) , 1 page(s)
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR191 (22 May 1950) , 1 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
22 May 1950, 1950
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Folk Song, Chichewa
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright © International Library of African Music.
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