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The Asch Recordings, 1939 to 1945 - Vol. 2
produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 and Moses Asch, 1905-1986 (Folkways Records, 1967), 48 mins
This compilation of folk ballads from the Moses Asch archives samples songs from many of his favorite singers: Lead Belly, Burl Ives, Alan Lomax, Brownie McGhee, Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. Volume 2 continues on FW00AA4.
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produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 and Moses Asch, 1905-1986 (Folkways Records, 1967), 48 mins
Description
This compilation of folk ballads from the Moses Asch archives samples songs from many of his favorite singers: Lead Belly, Burl Ives, Alan Lomax, Brownie McGhee, Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. Volume 2 continues on FW00AA4.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970, Moses Asch, 1905-1986
Date Published / Released
1967
Publisher
Folkways Records
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The Asch Recordings, 1939 to 1945 - Vol. 2
produced by Moses Asch, 1905-1986 and Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 (Folkways Records, 1967), 49 mins
To finish the FW00AA3 compilation of folk ballads from the Asch Records catalogue, this collection samples songs and instrumentals from many favorite musicians of later fame: Hobart Smith bangs out a rousing “Cindy” on the piano, Woody Guthrie and Sonny Terry paint a scene with “Railroad Blues” using only...
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produced by Moses Asch, 1905-1986 and Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 (Folkways Records, 1967), 49 mins
Description
To finish the FW00AA3 compilation of folk ballads from the Asch Records catalogue, this collection samples songs and instrumentals from many favorite musicians of later fame: Hobart Smith bangs out a rousing “Cindy” on the piano, Woody Guthrie and Sonny Terry paint a scene with “Railroad Blues” using only guitar and harmonica and Richard Dyer-Bennet describes how “Two Maidens Went Milking One Day.” Also highlighting the Rev. Gary Da...
To finish the FW00AA3 compilation of folk ballads from the Asch Records catalogue, this collection samples songs and instrumentals from many favorite musicians of later fame: Hobart Smith bangs out a rousing “Cindy” on the piano, Woody Guthrie and Sonny Terry paint a scene with “Railroad Blues” using only guitar and harmonica and Richard Dyer-Bennet describes how “Two Maidens Went Milking One Day.” Also highlighting the Rev. Gary Davis, Bascom Lamar Lunsford and Dock Reese.
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Moses Asch, 1905-1986, Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970
Date Published / Released
1967
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Ballads, Banjo Tunes and Sacred Songs of Western North Carolina
produced by Wayne Martin and Jo Lunsford Herron (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1996), 58 mins
This "Minstrel of the Appalachians" performed hundreds of traditional songs and tunes that he learned from family members, neighbors, and other residents of western North Carolina. The breadth of Lunsford’s huge repertoire is represented, including ballads, folk songs, spirituals, 19th-century popular songs, an...
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produced by Wayne Martin and Jo Lunsford Herron (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1996), 58 mins
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This "Minstrel of the Appalachians" performed hundreds of traditional songs and tunes that he learned from family members, neighbors, and other residents of western North Carolina. The breadth of Lunsford’s huge repertoire is represented, including ballads, folk songs, spirituals, 19th-century popular songs, and banjo and fiddle tunes. All tracks were recorded by Brunswick Records in the 1920s or the Library of Congress in 1949. Includes Old...
This "Minstrel of the Appalachians" performed hundreds of traditional songs and tunes that he learned from family members, neighbors, and other residents of western North Carolina. The breadth of Lunsford’s huge repertoire is represented, including ballads, folk songs, spirituals, 19th-century popular songs, and banjo and fiddle tunes. All tracks were recorded by Brunswick Records in the 1920s or the Library of Congress in 1949. Includes Old Mountain Dew, an original composition which found its way into both oral tradition and popular culture, Swing Low, and To the Pines, To the Pines. 55 minutes. "[Hits] faster and sweeter than a jug of corn liquor." — New York Post
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Wayne Martin, Jo Lunsford Herron
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Country Songs, Old and New
produced by John Duffey (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1990), 44 mins
Old and New demonstrates how the original Country Gentlemen helped define modern bluegrass. The reissue of their first album presents one of the most successful and influential bluegrass bands. Recorded in 1959. 44 minutes. "(4 stars)" — Country on Compact Disc: The Essential Guide to the Music
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produced by John Duffey (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1990), 44 mins
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Old and New demonstrates how the original Country Gentlemen helped define modern bluegrass. The reissue of their first album presents one of the most successful and influential bluegrass bands. Recorded in 1959. 44 minutes. "(4 stars)" Country on Compact Disc: The Essential Guide to the Music
"(4 stars)" –Country on Compact Disc: The Essential Guide to the Music
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
John Duffey
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Fine Times at Our House: Traditional Music of Indiana: Ballads, Fiddle Tunes, Songs
(Folkways Records, 1964), 50 mins
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(Folkways Records, 1964), 50 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1964
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Folk Music of the Newport Folk Festival, Vol. 1
produced by Irwin Silber, 1925-2010 (Folkways Records, 1961), 37 mins
This volume is half of a two-recording set that includes recordings not issued on the Vanguard or Elektra Newport compilations. It features folk songs and ballads sung by Irish, Canadian, and American singers, as well as selections from Louisiana blues singers Willie Thomas and Butch Cage.
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produced by Irwin Silber, 1925-2010 (Folkways Records, 1961), 37 mins
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This volume is half of a two-recording set that includes recordings not issued on the Vanguard or Elektra Newport compilations. It features folk songs and ballads sung by Irish, Canadian, and American singers, as well as selections from Louisiana blues singers Willie Thomas and Butch Cage.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Irwin Silber, 1925-2010
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Rake and a Rambling Blade
produced by Irwin Silber, 1925-2010; in Folk Music of the Newport Folk Festival, Vol. 2 (Folkways Records, 1961), 3 mins
This volume is half of a two-recording set that includes recordings not issued on the Vanguard or Elektra Newport compilations. Intended to represent music from the American South and then-current trends in folk singing, the album features Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry, the New Lost City Ramblers, Frank Warner, Joh...
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produced by Irwin Silber, 1925-2010; in Folk Music of the Newport Folk Festival, Vol. 2 (Folkways Records, 1961), 3 mins
Description
This volume is half of a two-recording set that includes recordings not issued on the Vanguard or Elektra Newport compilations. Intended to represent music from the American South and then-current trends in folk singing, the album features Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry, the New Lost City Ramblers, Frank Warner, John Greenway, Guy Carawan, and Fleming Brown.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Irwin Silber, 1925-2010
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
Folkways Records
Topic / Theme
Crime
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Folksongs and Ballads of Kansas
(Folkways Records, 1957), 29 mins
Collected and performed by Kansas native Joan O'Bryant, this compilation of Kansas music harks back to its settlers' origins in New England, but especially in Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Ozarks. In addition to old songs from England and Ireland, this album includes material unique to Kansas.
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(Folkways Records, 1957), 29 mins
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Collected and performed by Kansas native Joan O'Bryant, this compilation of Kansas music harks back to its settlers' origins in New England, but especially in Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Ozarks. In addition to old songs from England and Ireland, this album includes material unique to Kansas.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1957
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1956), 46 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1956
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Kentucky Folk Songs and Ballads
produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1957), 31 mins
Logan English, the grandson of two opera singers, grew up in Kentucky's lowlands, where he learned mountain music from tenant workers on his parents' farm. Every song on this album has roots in English's childhood, and Kenny Goldstein provides informative notes for each track.
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produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1957), 31 mins
Description
Logan English, the grandson of two opera singers, grew up in Kentucky's lowlands, where he learned mountain music from tenant workers on his parents' farm. Every song on this album has roots in English's childhood, and Kenny Goldstein provides informative notes for each track.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995
Date Published / Released
1957
Publisher
Folkways Records
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