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Across the Blueridge Mountains
produced by Red Allen, 1930-1993 (Folkways Records, 1983), 28 mins
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produced by Red Allen, 1930-1993 (Folkways Records, 1983), 28 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Red Allen, 1930-1993
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1974), 32 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1974
Publisher
Folkways Records
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The Country Gentlemen Sing and Play Folk Songs and Bluegrass
(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1991), 44 mins
Sample
(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1991), 44 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Folk Masters: Great Performances Recorded Live at the Barns of Wolf Trap
produced by Nicholas R. Spitzer, fl. 1986 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1993), 1 hour 13 mins
A wide-ranging collection of traditional American music featuring memorable performances from the Folk Masters concert and radio series, recorded live at the Wolkf Trap in 1992. A vivid representation of the changing scope of American through the music and culture of contemporary European-, African-, Hispanic-, a...
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produced by Nicholas R. Spitzer, fl. 1986 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1993), 1 hour 13 mins
Description
A wide-ranging collection of traditional American music featuring memorable performances from the Folk Masters concert and radio series, recorded live at the Wolkf Trap in 1992. A vivid representation of the changing scope of American through the music and culture of contemporary European-, African-, Hispanic-, and Native American Indian communities. Includes Dewey Balfa, The Johnson Mountain Boys, Cephas and Wiggins, The Texas Playboys, Boozoo...
A wide-ranging collection of traditional American music featuring memorable performances from the Folk Masters concert and radio series, recorded live at the Wolkf Trap in 1992. A vivid representation of the changing scope of American through the music and culture of contemporary European-, African-, Hispanic-, and Native American Indian communities. Includes Dewey Balfa, The Johnson Mountain Boys, Cephas and Wiggins, The Texas Playboys, Boozoo Chavis, and 17 others on 22 tracks. Compiled by Nick Spitzer. "A dizzyingly diverse American multicultural block party." New England Folk Almanac
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Nicholas R. Spitzer, fl. 1986
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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New Lost City Ramblers with Cousin Emmy
produced by Peter Bartók, 1924- and Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1968), 35 mins
Sample
produced by Peter Bartók, 1924- and Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1968), 35 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Peter Bartók, 1924-, Mike Seeger, 1933-2009
Date Published / Released
1968
Publisher
Folkways Records
Tracks
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(Folkways Records, 1982), 1 hour
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
Folkways Records
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produced by Red Allen, 1930-1993 (Folkways Records, 1981), 25 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Red Allen, 1930-1993
Date Published / Released
1981
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Red Allen, Frank Wakefield and the Kentuckians
produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- and David Grisman, 1945- (Folkways Records, 1964), 31 mins
Allen and Wakefield's music ranges from strictly traditional songs like "Little Maggie" to pieces introduced by Bill Monroe to sacred material, all with their hallmark close harmonies and tight instrumental backing. Like Monroe and Roscoe Holcomb, Allen's voice embodies the "high lonesome" sound.
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produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- and David Grisman, 1945- (Folkways Records, 1964), 31 mins
Description
Allen and Wakefield's music ranges from strictly traditional songs like "Little Maggie" to pieces introduced by Bill Monroe to sacred material, all with their hallmark close harmonies and tight instrumental backing. Like Monroe and Roscoe Holcomb, Allen's voice embodies the "high lonesome" sound.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Peter K. Siegel, 1944-, David Grisman, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1964
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1983), 29 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Smithsonian Folkways American Roots Collection
(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1996), 1 hour 14 mins
Twenty-six tracks from outstanding Smithsonian Folkways recordings present a panorama of American Roots music. Blues, Bluegrass, ballads, topical songs, and jazz are performed by master musicians. If you have never heard of Smithsonian Folkways or Folkways before, this collection will take you on a trip through...
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(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1996), 1 hour 14 mins
Description
Twenty-six tracks from outstanding Smithsonian Folkways recordings present a panorama of American Roots music. Blues, Bluegrass, ballads, topical songs, and jazz are performed by master musicians. If you have never heard of Smithsonian Folkways or Folkways before, this collection will take you on a trip through American Music; if you have heard some already, you will still be delighted by the breadth and variety of this collection.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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