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W. C. Handy Blues: As Sung by His Daughter Katharine Handy Lewis in Traditional Style
produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 (Folkways Records, 1958), 31 mins
Katherine Handy Lewis intended this album as a surprise for her father W.C. Handy, often remembered as the "Father of the Blues." Having grown up with his style of music, she reproduces it better than anyone. The album features the classics "Memphis Blues" and "Chantez-les-Bas," and Ms. Lewis is accompanied by Jam...
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produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 (Folkways Records, 1958), 31 mins
Description
Katherine Handy Lewis intended this album as a surprise for her father W.C. Handy, often remembered as the "Father of the Blues." Having grown up with his style of music, she reproduces it better than anyone. The album features the classics "Memphis Blues" and "Chantez-les-Bas," and Ms. Lewis is accompanied by James P. Johnson.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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produced by Gunther Jerzabek; performed by Bill Crofut, 1935-1999 and Steve Addiss; in World Tour with Folk Songs (Folkways Records, 1962), 1 min
Taken from concerts in Burma and Germany, this album features live recordings of Steve Addiss and Bill Crofut during their tour for the State Department's Cultural Exchange Program. Their repertoire includes adaptations of Thai, Burmese, Kenyan, and Japanese songs, as well as material from the United States.
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produced by Gunther Jerzabek; performed by Bill Crofut, 1935-1999 and Steve Addiss; in World Tour with Folk Songs (Folkways Records, 1962), 1 min
Description
Taken from concerts in Burma and Germany, this album features live recordings of Steve Addiss and Bill Crofut during their tour for the State Department's Cultural Exchange Program. Their repertoire includes adaptations of Thai, Burmese, Kenyan, and Japanese songs, as well as material from the United States.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Bill Crofut, 1935-1999, Steve Addiss
Contributor
Gunther Jerzabek
Author / Creator
Bill Crofut, 1935-1999, Steve Addiss
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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