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American Folk Songs Sung by the Seegers
(Folkways Records, 1957), 31 mins
Mike, Peggy, Barbara, and Penny Seeger join forces on this album of folk songs, which includes ballads, lullabies, and ring games. Particularly interesting is the accompanying essay by musicologist Charles Seeger, who writes about the communication between urban and rural musical forms.
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(Folkways Records, 1957), 31 mins
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Mike, Peggy, Barbara, and Penny Seeger join forces on this album of folk songs, which includes ballads, lullabies, and ring games. Particularly interesting is the accompanying essay by musicologist Charles Seeger, who writes about the communication between urban and rural musical forms.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1957
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1962), 46 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Clarence Ashley and Tex Isley
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...
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produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- (Folkways Records, 1966), 45 mins
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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 fourteen songs from Ashley's repertoire.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Peter K. Siegel, 1944-
Date Published / Released
1966
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Dock Boggs, Vol. 3
produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1970), 49 mins
Moran "Dock" Boggs, miner and musician, was first recognized for his "unorthodox" playing style. His popularity only grew after he was featured on the Anthology of American Folk Music (SFW40090) in 1952 and made Boggs one of the most influential musicians in America. This third installment of Boggs’ music on...
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produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1970), 49 mins
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Moran "Dock" Boggs, miner and musician, was first recognized for his "unorthodox" playing style. His popularity only grew after he was featured on the Anthology of American Folk Music (SFW40090) in 1952 and made Boggs one of the most influential musicians in America. This third installment of Boggs’ music on Folkways includes the classics "Turkey in the Straw" and the haunting "Prayer of a Miner’s Child." Extensive liner notes accompany...
Moran "Dock" Boggs, miner and musician, was first recognized for his "unorthodox" playing style. His popularity only grew after he was featured on the Anthology of American Folk Music (SFW40090) in 1952 and made Boggs one of the most influential musicians in America. This third installment of Boggs’ music on Folkways includes the classics "Turkey in the Straw" and the haunting "Prayer of a Miner’s Child." Extensive liner notes accompany this album and include facsimiles of some of Boggs’ original handwritten lyrics.
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Mike Seeger, 1933-2009
Date Published / Released
1970
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Favorite Gospel Songs
produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1957), 53 mins
By presenting hymnal standards like "Amazing Grace" alongside newly-composed religious pieces performed on the radio, this album demonstrates that the sacred song tradition is a vital and dynamic part of Southern music. Harry and Jeanie West bring their Appalachian musical roots to each rendition.
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produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1957), 53 mins
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By presenting hymnal standards like "Amazing Grace" alongside newly-composed religious pieces performed on the radio, this album demonstrates that the sacred song tradition is a vital and dynamic part of Southern music. Harry and Jeanie West bring their Appalachian musical roots to each rendition.
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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Folk Visions and Voices: Traditional Music and Song in Northern Georgia - Vol. 1
produced by Art Rosenbaum, 1938- (Folkways Records, 1984), 49 mins
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produced by Art Rosenbaum, 1938- (Folkways Records, 1984), 49 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Art Rosenbaum, 1938-
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Folk Visions and Voices: Traditional Music and Song in Northern Georgia - Vol. 2
produced by Art Rosenbaum, 1938- (Folkways Records, 1984), 51 mins
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produced by Art Rosenbaum, 1938- (Folkways Records, 1984), 51 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Art Rosenbaum, 1938-
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Frank Proffitt Sings Folk Songs
produced by Frank Warner (Folkways Records, 1962), 33 mins
A native of Beech Mountain in the northwest corner of North Carolina, singer and banjo player Frank Proffitt's tremendous repertoire inspired musicians interested in old time music. This collection features local ballads, and its liner notes contain copious quotations and anecdotes from Proffitt.
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produced by Frank Warner (Folkways Records, 1962), 33 mins
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A native of Beech Mountain in the northwest corner of North Carolina, singer and banjo player Frank Proffitt's tremendous repertoire inspired musicians interested in old time music. This collection features local ballads, and its liner notes contain copious quotations and anecdotes from Proffitt.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Frank Warner
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Hand-Me-Down Music: Old Songs, Old Friends - Vol. 1 Traditional Music of Union County, North Carolina
produced by Karen G. Helms, 1947-2003 (Folkways Records, 1979), 36 mins
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produced by Karen G. Helms, 1947-2003 (Folkways Records, 1979), 36 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Karen G. Helms, 1947-2003
Date Published / Released
1979
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Hand-Me-Down Music: Old Songs, Old Friends - Vol. 2 Traditional Music of Union County, North Carolina
produced by Otto Henry, fl. 1980 (Folkways Records, 1980), 47 mins
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produced by Otto Henry, fl. 1980 (Folkways Records, 1980), 47 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Otto Henry, fl. 1980
Date Published / Released
1980
Publisher
Folkways Records
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