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American Folk Song Festival: Jean Thomas, The Traipsin' Woman
produced by Jean Bell Thomas, 1882-1982 (Folkways Records, 1960), 54 mins
Created in 1931, the American Folk Song Festival helped Kentucky mountain singers share their music with the world. Perhaps more relevantly, it allowed the rest of the world to hear the music of these singers, including members of the Hatfield and McCoy families. This album was recorded in the 1950s, and feature...
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produced by Jean Bell Thomas, 1882-1982 (Folkways Records, 1960), 54 mins
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Created in 1931, the American Folk Song Festival helped Kentucky mountain singers share their music with the world. Perhaps more relevantly, it allowed the rest of the world to hear the music of these singers, including members of the Hatfield and McCoy families. This album was recorded in the 1950s, and features singers of all ages.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Jean Bell Thomas, 1882-1982
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Folkways Records
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John's Island, South Carolina: Its People and Songs
produced by Henrietta Yurchenco, 1916-2007 (Folkways Records, 1973), 45 mins
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produced by Henrietta Yurchenco, 1916-2007 (Folkways Records, 1973), 45 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Henrietta Yurchenco, 1916-2007
Date Published / Released
1973
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Joseph Won A Coated Fiddle
performed by Dwight Lamb, 1934- (Rounder Records, 1999), 1 hour 4 mins
Lamb is a master not only of the fiddle, but also the button accordion. Hailing from the heartland of Nebraska, he offers up a host of fine traditional tunes with both humor and sensitivity. Particularly charming is the doleful "Bill Powell's Waltz" and the jumping "Danish Gallop." This is fine, honest and unaffec...
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performed by Dwight Lamb, 1934- (Rounder Records, 1999), 1 hour 4 mins
Description
Lamb is a master not only of the fiddle, but also the button accordion. Hailing from the heartland of Nebraska, he offers up a host of fine traditional tunes with both humor and sensitivity. Particularly charming is the doleful "Bill Powell's Waltz" and the jumping "Danish Gallop." This is fine, honest and unaffected music. ~ Tim Sheridan, All Music Guide
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Dwight Lamb, 1934-
Author / Creator
Dwight Lamb, 1934-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Rounder Records
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Louisiana Creole Music
produced by Gérard Dôle, fl. 1985 (Folkways Records, 1978), 40 mins
The French-speaking, black Creoles from the prairies of lower Louisiana produce a wide variety of music, from Cajun two-steps to the blues. This album presents a range of styles, including nineteenth century dance tunes from Louisiana and the West Indies, as well as early twentieth century American one-steps and...
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produced by Gérard Dôle, fl. 1985 (Folkways Records, 1978), 40 mins
Description
The French-speaking, black Creoles from the prairies of lower Louisiana produce a wide variety of music, from Cajun two-steps to the blues. This album presents a range of styles, including nineteenth century dance tunes from Louisiana and the West Indies, as well as early twentieth century American one-steps and blues.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Gérard Dôle, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Folkways Records
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The Original Memphis Five
produced by David A. Jasen, 1937- (Folkways Records, 1975), 49 mins
This influential 1920s small jazz band played music ideal for dancing, while its members' improvisational creativity offered listeners a new experience with every take. The Original Memphis Five is said to have recorded more records than any other jazz ensemble of its time.
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produced by David A. Jasen, 1937- (Folkways Records, 1975), 49 mins
Description
This influential 1920s small jazz band played music ideal for dancing, while its members' improvisational creativity offered listeners a new experience with every take. The Original Memphis Five is said to have recorded more records than any other jazz ensemble of its time.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
David A. Jasen, 1937-
Date Published / Released
1975
Publisher
Folkways Records
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performed by Peter Ostroushko, 1953- (Rounder Records, 1995), 45 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Peter Ostroushko, 1953-
Author / Creator
Peter Ostroushko, 1953-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Rounder Records
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