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Bluegrass From the Blue Ridge: A Half Century of Change: Country Band Music of Virginia
produced by Paul Newman and Eric H. Davidson, 1937-2015 (Folkways Records, 1967), 47 mins
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produced by Paul Newman and Eric H. Davidson, 1937-2015 (Folkways Records, 1967), 47 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Paul Newman, Eric H. Davidson, 1937-2015
Date Published / Released
1967
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Don't Mourn-Organize!: Songs of Labor Songwriter Joe Hill
produced by Lori Elaine Taylor, 1957-2010 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1990), 55 mins
Joe Hill's powerful songs moved Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips, Si Kahn, and countless others to blend politics and song. This dramatic tribute to the Industrial Workers of the World songwriter and activist Joe Hill, features songs by and about Hill performed by Billy Bragg, Hazel Dickens, Earl Robinso...
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produced by Lori Elaine Taylor, 1957-2010 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1990), 55 mins
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Joe Hill's powerful songs moved Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips, Si Kahn, and countless others to blend politics and song. This dramatic tribute to the Industrial Workers of the World songwriter and activist Joe Hill, features songs by and about Hill performed by Billy Bragg, Hazel Dickens, Earl Robinson, Paul Robeson, and others. Compiled by Lori Elaine Taylor. "A treasure for anyone interested in American folk or labor music." W...
Joe Hill's powerful songs moved Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips, Si Kahn, and countless others to blend politics and song. This dramatic tribute to the Industrial Workers of the World songwriter and activist Joe Hill, features songs by and about Hill performed by Billy Bragg, Hazel Dickens, Earl Robinson, Paul Robeson, and others. Compiled by Lori Elaine Taylor. "A treasure for anyone interested in American folk or labor music." Washington Post
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Lori Elaine Taylor, 1957-2010
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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The Mississippi River of Song: A Musical Journey Down the Mississippi
produced by John Junkerman (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 2 hours 11 mins
This two-hour, 36 track, musical journey down the Mississippi from the headwaters to the delta captures the power and diversity of American music in the late 20th century. The music, recorded between 1995 and 1997 in small towns and large cities along the river, reflects centuries of interaction and experimentati...
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produced by John Junkerman (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 2 hours 11 mins
Description
This two-hour, 36 track, musical journey down the Mississippi from the headwaters to the delta captures the power and diversity of American music in the late 20th century. The music, recorded between 1995 and 1997 in small towns and large cities along the river, reflects centuries of interaction and experimentation along America’s great waterway. 48-page booklet.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
John Junkerman
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Music of the World's Peoples: Vol. 4
produced by Henry Cowell, 1897-1965 (Folkways Records, 1958), 51 mins
Tour the world of music, experiencing an Ituri Forest Pygmy circumcision rite, virtuosic Swiss yodeling and kanéka (a Hawaiian version of reggae). Part of a five-volume series, this nineteen-track compilation gives a summary of many diverse musical styles. (See also FW04504, FW04505, FW04506, FW04508.)
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produced by Henry Cowell, 1897-1965 (Folkways Records, 1958), 51 mins
Description
Tour the world of music, experiencing an Ituri Forest Pygmy circumcision rite, virtuosic Swiss yodeling and kanéka (a Hawaiian version of reggae). Part of a five-volume series, this nineteen-track compilation gives a summary of many diverse musical styles. (See also FW04504, FW04505, FW04506, FW04508.)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Henry Cowell, 1897-1965
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1974), 44 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1974
Publisher
Folkways Records
Tracks
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Someday We'll Meet Again: Old Time Music of the Southern Mountains
produced by Joe Thomas (Folkways Records, 1981), 47 mins
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produced by Joe Thomas (Folkways Records, 1981), 47 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Joe Thomas
Date Published / Released
1981
Publisher
Folkways Records
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produced by Henry Cowell, 1897-1965 (Folkways Records, 1955), 58 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Henry Cowell, 1897-1965
Date Published / Released
1955
Publisher
Folkways Records
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