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Folk Guitar, Bahaman Ballads and Rhyming Spirituals
produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Folkways Records, 1964), 37 mins
This collection of three virtuosos from the island of Andros is a compilation of several recordings not previously released on Samuel Charters’ series of Bahamian music (see SFW40066, FW03845, and FW03846). Opening with the country’s premiere folk guitarist, Joseph Spence, whose distinctive playing style is...
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produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Folkways Records, 1964), 37 mins
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This collection of three virtuosos from the island of Andros is a compilation of several recordings not previously released on Samuel Charters’ series of Bahamian music (see SFW40066, FW03845, and FW03846). Opening with the country’s premiere folk guitarist, Joseph Spence, whose distinctive playing style is only matched by his own half-singing/half-grunting through his pipe, this collection includes the music of John Roberts and Frederick M...
This collection of three virtuosos from the island of Andros is a compilation of several recordings not previously released on Samuel Charters’ series of Bahamian music (see SFW40066, FW03845, and FW03846). Opening with the country’s premiere folk guitarist, Joseph Spence, whose distinctive playing style is only matched by his own half-singing/half-grunting through his pipe, this collection includes the music of John Roberts and Frederick McQueen who demonstrate the islands’ fading art of three-part anthem singing.
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015
Date Published / Released
1964
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Volume 2 - South America, Mexico, Central America, and the CaribbeanPart 2 Issues and Processes in the Music of South America, Mexico, Central America, and the CaribbeanArt Music
written by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy; edited by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy (Routledge (Publisher), 1998), 7 page(s)
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written by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy; edited by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy (Routledge (Publisher), 1998), 7 page(s)
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
General reference book, Compendium
Contributor
Dale A. Olsen, 1941-, Daniel E. Sheehy
Author / Creator
Dale A. Olsen, 1941-, Daniel E. Sheehy
Date Published / Released
1998-10-01, 1998
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Person Discussed
George Gershwin, 1898-1937, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, 1829-1869, Aaron Copland, 1900-1990, Roy Harris, 1898-1979, Alberto Williams, 1862-1952, Manuel de Falla, 1876-1946, Antonín Dvořák, 1841-1904, Edvard Grieg, 1843-1907, Silvestre Revueltas, 1899-1940, Bedrich Smetana, 1824-1884, Dale A. Olsen, 1941-, Gerard Béhague, Isabel Aretz, Robert M. Stevenson, 1913-, Heitor Villa-Lobos, 1887-1959
Topic / Theme
African American, African Cuban, Indian, American, Aztec, Mestizo, Yaqui, Brazilian, Italian, Colombian, European, Argentine, Mexican, Amazonian, American Indian, Mapuche, Cultural identity, Performance practice, Music criticism, World, Guitar, Kora, Piano, Voice
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Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Volume 2 - South America, Mexico, Central America, and the CaribbeanPart 3 Nations and Musical TraditionsMapuche
written by Carol E. Robertson; edited by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy (Routledge (Publisher), 1998), 9 page(s)
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written by Carol E. Robertson; edited by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy (Routledge (Publisher), 1998), 9 page(s)
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
General reference book, Compendium
Contributor
Dale A. Olsen, 1941-, Daniel E. Sheehy
Author / Creator
Carol E. Robertson
Date Published / Released
1998-10-01, 1998
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Person Discussed
Maria-Ester Grebe, Joseph Harold Greenberg, 1915-2001
Topic / Theme
Inca, European, Argentine, Mexican, Mapuche, Nasca, World, Somalia Intervention, 1992-1993, Accordion, Piano, Bow, musical, Drum, Flute, cane, Guitar, Horn, cow, Panpipe, Rattle, Trumpet, Voice, Kultrún, Trutruka
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Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Volume 2 - South America, Mexico, Central America, and the CaribbeanPart 3 Nations and Musical TraditionsCuba
written by Olavo Alén Rodríguez; edited by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy (Routledge (Publisher), 1998), 19 page(s)
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written by Olavo Alén Rodríguez; edited by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy (Routledge (Publisher), 1998), 19 page(s)
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
General reference book, Compendium
Contributor
Dale A. Olsen, 1941-, Daniel E. Sheehy
Author / Creator
Olavo Alén Rodríguez
Date Published / Released
1998-10-01, 1998
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Person Discussed
Georges Bizet, 1838-1875
Topic / Theme
Chinese, African Cuban, Yoruba, African Caribbean, Indian, African, American, Ashanti, Bambara (Bamana), Bantu, Ewe, Fanti, French, Lucumi, Cuban, Italian, Haitian, European, American Indian, Arawak, Egbado, Ijesa, Ketu, Loango, Nago, Spanish, Taino, Composers, Christianity, Catholicism, World, Storming of the Bastille, July 14, 1789, Banjo, Bass, double, Bass, electric, Bell, Bell, cow, Cencerro,...
Chinese, African Cuban, Yoruba, African Caribbean, Indian, African, American, Ashanti, Bambara (Bamana), Bantu, Ewe, Fanti, French, Lucumi, Cuban, Italian, Haitian, European, American Indian, Arawak, Egbado, Ijesa, Ketu, Loango, Nago, Spanish, Taino, Composers, Christianity, Catholicism, World, Storming of the Bastille, July 14, 1789, Banjo, Bass, double, Bass, electric, Bell, Bell, cow, Cencerro, Cello, Sticks, Clarinet, Bongo, Conga, Drum, Ngoma, Quinto, Tumbadora, Drum, bass, Caja, Timbales, Violin, Symphony orchestra, Guitar, Tres, Harp, Jug, Piano, electric, Marimbula, Mbira, Laud, Banduria, Organ, Shell, Piano, Jawbone, Rattle, Abwe, Maraca, Shekere, Saxophone, Guayo, Güiro, Synthesizer, Trombone, Cornett, Trumpet, Trovador, Voice, Baritone, Claves, Orquesta típica, Quijada
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Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Volume 2 - South America, Mexico, Central America, and the CaribbeanPart 3 Nations and Musical TraditionsHaiti
written by Lois Wilcken, fl. 1983 and Gage Averill; edited by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy (Routledge (Publisher), 1998), 15 page(s)
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written by Lois Wilcken, fl. 1983 and Gage Averill; edited by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy (Routledge (Publisher), 1998), 15 page(s)
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
General reference book, Compendium
Contributor
Dale A. Olsen, 1941-, Daniel E. Sheehy
Author / Creator
Lois Wilcken, fl. 1983, Gage Averill
Date Published / Released
1998-10-01, 1998
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Person Discussed
Gage Averill, Antoine R. (Ti-Manno) Jean-Baptiste
Topic / Theme
African American, European American, African Caribbean, Indian, African, American, Bantu, Dan, French, Cuban, Haitian, Jamaican, European, Dominican, American Indian, Arawak, Congolese, Dahomean, Ibo, Nago, Taino, Christianity, Catholicism, World, Columbus's First Voyage to America, 1492-1493, Second Vatican Council, Rome, 1962-1965, Accordion, Piano, Bass, electric, Ogan, Castanets, Sticks, Shell...
African American, European American, African Caribbean, Indian, African, American, Bantu, Dan, French, Cuban, Haitian, Jamaican, European, Dominican, American Indian, Arawak, Congolese, Dahomean, Ibo, Nago, Taino, Christianity, Catholicism, World, Columbus's First Voyage to America, 1492-1493, Second Vatican Council, Rome, 1962-1965, Accordion, Piano, Bass, electric, Ogan, Castanets, Sticks, Shell, Conch, Conga, Drum, Tanbou, Boula, Manman, Bas, Chamber ensemble, Big band, Guitar, Guitar, electric, Algaita, Shell, Keyboard, Rattle, Maraca, Saxophone, Tenor, Scraper, Synthesizer, Trumpet, Trumpet, bamboo, Voice, Chorus, Whistle, Ensemble aux calabasses
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Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Volume 2 - South America, Mexico, Central America, and the CaribbeanPart 3 Nations and Musical TraditionsJamaica
written by Olive Lewin; edited by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy (Routledge (Publisher), 1998), 18 page(s)
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written by Olive Lewin; edited by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy (Routledge (Publisher), 1998), 18 page(s)
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
General reference book, Compendium
Contributor
Dale A. Olsen, 1941-, Daniel E. Sheehy
Author / Creator
Olive Lewin
Date Published / Released
1998-10-01, 1998
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Person Discussed
Paul Simon, 1941-, Woody Guthrie, 1912-1967, Bob Marley, 1945-1981, Olive Lewin, Peter Manuel, Duke Reid, 1915-1975, Jimmy Cliff, 1944-, Perry Como, 1912-2001, Muhammad the Prophet, 0570-0632
Topic / Theme
African American, Chinese, European American, Indian, African, Akan, American, Ashanti, Ewe, Hindu, Jewish, Kumina, Welsh, Cuban, Venezuelan, Jamaican, European, Ethiopian, Arawak, Nago, Christianity, Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, World, Banjo, Bass, double, Bass, electric, Bell, Bottle, Sticks, Clarinet, Cymbals, Drum, Kbandu, Dholak, Goombay, Tambourine, Tabla, Violin, Fife, Piccolo, Guitar...
African American, Chinese, European American, Indian, African, Akan, American, Ashanti, Ewe, Hindu, Jewish, Kumina, Welsh, Cuban, Venezuelan, Jamaican, European, Ethiopian, Arawak, Nago, Christianity, Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, World, Banjo, Bass, double, Bass, electric, Bell, Bottle, Sticks, Clarinet, Cymbals, Drum, Kbandu, Dholak, Goombay, Tambourine, Tabla, Violin, Fife, Piccolo, Guitar, Harmonium, Horn, Keyboard, electric, Mbira, Lute, Sarangi, Rote, Mandolin, Adawo, Triangle, Harmonica, Organ, Keyboard, Piano, Jawbone, Maraca, Saxophone, Grater, Sitar, Synthesizer, Tape recorder, Trombone, Bugle, Trumpet, Sousaphone, Fiddle, Voice, Chorus, Tasa, Marimba, Kunkaj, Guitar, acoustic, Fundeh, Prenting
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Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Volume 2 - South America, Mexico, Central America, and the CaribbeanPart 3 Nations and Musical TraditionsSt. Lucia
written by Jocelyne Guilbault, fl. 1984; edited by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy (Routledge (Publisher), 1998), 10 page(s)
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written by Jocelyne Guilbault, fl. 1984; edited by Dale A. Olsen, 1941- and Daniel E. Sheehy (Routledge (Publisher), 1998), 10 page(s)
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
General reference book, Compendium
Contributor
Dale A. Olsen, 1941-, Daniel E. Sheehy
Author / Creator
Jocelyne Guilbault, fl. 1984
Date Published / Released
1998-10-01, 1998
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Person Discussed
Jocelyne Guilbault, fl. 1984
Topic / Theme
Yoruba, African, French, European, Catholicism, World, Second Vatican Council, Rome, 1962-1965, Banjo, Bass, double, Bottle, Sticks, Drum, Tanbou, Ka, Manman, Tanbou ich, Tanbou manman, Tambourine, Tanbouwen, Kettledrum, Violin, Flute, bamboo, Cuatro, Guitar, Mandolin, Rattle, Abwe, Scraper, Baha, Trumpet, Fiddle, Chorus, Vocals, male, Tibwa, Chakchak
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(Paredon Records, 1975), 41 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1975
Publisher
Paredon Records
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John Crow Say..: Jamaican Music of Faith, Work and Play
produced by John Storm Roberts (Folkways Records, 1981), 39 mins
Rounds or cannons or quadrilles, European church harmony or familiar hymn melodies—these are testaments to the British contribution to Jamaican culture. African call-and-response patterns, a particular and signifying humor, and Anansi (trickster) stories speak to the African input. But listening will tell you t...
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produced by John Storm Roberts (Folkways Records, 1981), 39 mins
Description
Rounds or cannons or quadrilles, European church harmony or familiar hymn melodiesthese are testaments to the British contribution to Jamaican culture. African call-and-response patterns, a particular and signifying humor, and Anansi (trickster) stories speak to the African input. But listening will tell you that the cultural voice is truly unique to Jamaica.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
John Storm Roberts
Date Published / Released
1981
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Joseph Spence: The Complete Folkways Recordings, 1958
produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1992), 50 mins
Sam Charters first recorded Bahamian guitarist Joseph Spence on Andros Island in July 1958. Spence, long out of work as a stonemason, had used his time to perfect a unique style of playing. Charters took Spence as a model for what he wanted to hear in other Bahamian guitarists. Originally issued in 1959 as Fol...
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produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1992), 50 mins
Description
Sam Charters first recorded Bahamian guitarist Joseph Spence on Andros Island in July 1958. Spence, long out of work as a stonemason, had used his time to perfect a unique style of playing. Charters took Spence as a model for what he wanted to hear in other Bahamian guitarists. Originally issued in 1959 as Folkways 3844 and part of Folkways 3847.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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