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Clarence Ashley and Tex Isley
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produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- (Folkways Records, 1966), 45 mins
Clarence "Tom" Ashley's musical life began at home, with the family, but soon expanded to include the medicine show circuit. Popular among rural listeners, Ashley's playing didn't gain a wider audience until 1960, when he met folk music scholar Ralph Rinzler at the Galax Fiddlers' Convention. This album presents...
produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- (Folkways Records, 1966), 45 mins
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Live at Caffé Lena: Music From America's Legendary Coffeehouse (1967-2013)
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produced by Steve Rosenthal, fl. 1980 (Tompkins Square Records, 2013), 2 hours 53 mins, 47 page(s)
produced by Steve Rosenthal, fl. 1980 (Tompkins Square Records, 2013), 2 hours 53 mins, 47 page(s)
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Music Down Home: An Introduction to Negro Folk Music, U.S.A.
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produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 (Folkways Records, 1965), 1 hour 28 mins

This 1965 recording traces the evolution of African American folk music from the South.The oral tradition of folk music in the African American community has demonstrated a perseverence through the eras of slavery and segregation while embracing and influencing American popular music through songs, lyrics and perf...

produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 (Folkways Records, 1965), 1 hour 28 mins
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Sonny Terry's Washboard Band
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produced by Harold Courlander, 1908-1996 (Folkways Records, 1955), 25 mins
Blind harmonica player and singer Sonny Terry recorded a few records during the 1930s and 1940s, but found wider fame in the folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s. This recording features a washboard band—an ensemble that includes washboard, washtub bass (a development from the African earth bow), bones, and somet...
produced by Harold Courlander, 1908-1996 (Folkways Records, 1955), 25 mins
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Suzy Thompson: Stop & Listen
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produced by Suzy Thompson, 1954-; performed by Suzy Thompson, 1954-, Thompson String Ticklers (Arhoolie Records, 2005), 51 mins
produced by Suzy Thompson, 1954-; performed by Suzy Thompson, 1954-, Thompson String Ticklers (Arhoolie Records, 2005), 51 mins
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When Kentucky Had No Union Men
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produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Folkways Records, 1967), 48 mins
George Davis began working in the coal mines at thirteen. After he injured his arm in a mining accident, Davis knew he'd never be a great guitarist, so he concentrated on writing songs about the problems miners and their unions faced. This album presents eighteen of his powerful songs.
produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Folkways Records, 1967), 48 mins
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