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Las Tres Elviras
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by El Ciego Rodriguez, fl. 1935; in El Ciego Melquiades: San Antonio House Party (Arhoolie Records, 2002), 2 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by El Ciego Rodriguez, fl. 1935; in El Ciego Melquiades: San Antonio House Party (Arhoolie Records, 2002), 2 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1937-09
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
El Ciego Rodriguez, fl. 1935
Contributor
George Morrow, Chris Strachwitz, 1931-
Author / Creator
El Ciego Rodriguez, fl. 1935
Date Published / Released
2002-09-24
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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Cowboy Copas: Tragic Tales Of Love And Life
performed by Cowboy Copas, 1913-1963 (King Records, 2005), 35 mins
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performed by Cowboy Copas, 1913-1963 (King Records, 2005), 35 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Cowboy Copas, 1913-1963
Author / Creator
Cowboy Copas, 1913-1963
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
King Records
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David and Ginger Hildebrand: George Washington, Music for the First President
performed by David Hildebrand, fl. 1980 and Ginger Hildebrand, fl. 1980 (Colonial Music Institute, 1999), 51 mins
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performed by David Hildebrand, fl. 1980 and Ginger Hildebrand, fl. 1980 (Colonial Music Institute, 1999), 51 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
David Hildebrand, fl. 1980, Ginger Hildebrand, fl. 1980
Author / Creator
David Hildebrand, fl. 1980, Ginger Hildebrand, fl. 1980
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Colonial Music Institute
Person Discussed
George Washington, 1732-1799
Topic / Theme
George Washington's Troops Winter at Valley Forge, 1777-1778, American Revolution, 1775-1783
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Turkey in the Straw
produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009; performed by Dock Boggs, 1898-1971; in Dock Boggs, Vol. 3 (Folkways Records, 1970), 1 min
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; performed by Dock Boggs, 1898-1971; in Dock Boggs, Vol. 3 (Folkways Records, 1970), 1 min
Description
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
Performer / Ensemble
Dock Boggs, 1898-1971
Contributor
Mike Seeger, 1933-2009
Author / Creator
Dock Boggs, 1898-1971
Date Published / Released
1970
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Las Godornises
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Santiago Jimenez, Sr., 1913-1984; in Don Santiago Jimenez: His First & Last Recordings: 1937 & 1979 (Arhoolie Records, 1994), 3 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Santiago Jimenez, Sr., 1913-1984; in Don Santiago Jimenez: His First & Last Recordings: 1937 & 1979 (Arhoolie Records, 1994), 3 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1979-05-16
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Santiago Jimenez, Sr., 1913-1984
Contributor
Chris Strachwitz, 1931-
Author / Creator
Santiago Jimenez, Sr., 1913-1984
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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Mi Chiquinina
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Santiago Jimenez, Sr., 1913-1984, Don Santiago Jimenez Sr. y Sus Valedores; in Don Santiago Jimenez Sr.- "Viva Seguin" (Arhoolie Records, 2001), 3 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Santiago Jimenez, Sr., 1913-1984, Don Santiago Jimenez Sr. y Sus Valedores; in Don Santiago Jimenez Sr.- "Viva Seguin" (Arhoolie Records, 2001), 3 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1951
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Don Santiago Jimenez Sr. y Sus Valedores, Santiago Jimenez, Sr., 1913-1984
Contributor
George Morrow, Chris Strachwitz, 1931-
Author / Creator
Don Santiago Jimenez Sr. y Sus Valedores, Santiago Jimenez, Sr., 1913-1984
Date Published / Released
2001-06-12
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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Donald Thibodeaux and Cajun Fever: Fred's Hot Step
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Donald Thibodeaux, 1947-2010, Alan Ardoin, fl. 1997, Phillip Aleman, fl. 1997, Ernest Thibodeaux, 1925- and J. J. Dies, Cajun Fever (Arhoolie Records, 1997), 54 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Donald Thibodeaux, 1947-2010, Alan Ardoin, fl. 1997, Phillip Aleman, fl. 1997, Ernest Thibodeaux, 1925- and J. J. Dies, Cajun Fever (Arhoolie Records, 1997), 54 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Cajun Fever, Donald Thibodeaux, 1947-2010, Alan Ardoin, fl. 1997, Phillip Aleman, fl. 1997, Ernest Thibodeaux, 1925-, J. J. Dies
Contributor
Fred Charlie, fl. 2000, Chris Strachwitz, 1931-
Author / Creator
Cajun Fever, Donald Thibodeaux, 1947-2010, Alan Ardoin, fl. 1997, Phillip Aleman, fl. 1997, Ernest Thibodeaux, 1925-, J. J. Dies
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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Elizabeth Cotten, Volume 3: When I'm Gone
produced by Alice Gerrard, 1934- (Folkways Records, 1979), 45 mins
Sample
produced by Alice Gerrard, 1934- (Folkways Records, 1979), 45 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Alice Gerrard, 1934-
Date Published / Released
1979
Publisher
Folkways Records
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When the Saints Go Marching In
produced by Nicholas R. Spitzer, fl. 1986; in Folk Masters: Great Performances Recorded Live at the Barns of Wolf Trap (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1993), 2 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; in Folk Masters: Great Performances Recorded Live at the Barns of Wolf Trap (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1993), 2 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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Folk Music in America, Vol. 14: Solo & Display Music
(United States. Library of Congress, 1978), 43 mins, 17 page(s)
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(United States. Library of Congress, 1978), 43 mins, 17 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1975
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
United States. Library of Congress
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