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Friends of Old Time Music
produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- and John Cohen, 1932- (Folkways Records, 1964), 49 mins
Founded in 1960 by Margot Mayo, Jean Ritchie, John Cohen, Ralph Rinzler, and Israel G. Young, the Friends of Old Time Music endeavored to bring traditional folk artists to New York City to show people "the real thing." This album features the artists who participated in the non-profit's concerts between 1961 and...
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produced by Peter K. Siegel, 1944- and John Cohen, 1932- (Folkways Records, 1964), 49 mins
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Founded in 1960 by Margot Mayo, Jean Ritchie, John Cohen, Ralph Rinzler, and Israel G. Young, the Friends of Old Time Music endeavored to bring traditional folk artists to New York City to show people "the real thing." This album features the artists who participated in the non-profit's concerts between 1961 and 1963.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Peter K. Siegel, 1944-, John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1964
Publisher
Folkways Records
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produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Folkways Records, 1960), 37 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Get on Board: Negro Folksongs by the Folkmasters
(Folkways Records, 1952), 23 mins
This album by harmonica player Sonny Terry and guitarist Brownie McGhee, with Coyal McMahan on maracas features traditional blues songs, spirituals, and originals by the three singer-instrumentalists. Each musician has his own distinctive style, and together they create a sound that is simultaneously melancholy a...
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(Folkways Records, 1952), 23 mins
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This album by harmonica player Sonny Terry and guitarist Brownie McGhee, with Coyal McMahan on maracas features traditional blues songs, spirituals, and originals by the three singer-instrumentalists. Each musician has his own distinctive style, and together they create a sound that is simultaneously melancholy and joyful.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1952
Publisher
Folkways Records
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The Harry Smith Connection: A Live Tribute to the Anthology of American Folk Music
produced by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992, Jeff Place, fl. 1993-2006 and Pete Reiniger, fl. 1956 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 1 hour 2 mins
Powerful new interpretations of Southern musical traditions, recorded live in October, 1997, at the Barns of Wolf Trap. These contemporary versions of songs that either appeared on the Grammy-Award winning Anthology of American Folk Music or are associated with its compiler, Harry Smith (tracks 9 and 19), are a w...
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produced by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992, Jeff Place, fl. 1993-2006 and Pete Reiniger, fl. 1956 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 1 hour 2 mins
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Powerful new interpretations of Southern musical traditions, recorded live in October, 1997, at the Barns of Wolf Trap. These contemporary versions of songs that either appeared on the Grammy-Award winning Anthology of American Folk Music or are associated with its compiler, Harry Smith (tracks 9 and 19), are a wild mix of styles from "gangsta folk" to gospel, blues, Cajun, country rock, jug band, and more. A stellar group of musicians pays tri...
Powerful new interpretations of Southern musical traditions, recorded live in October, 1997, at the Barns of Wolf Trap. These contemporary versions of songs that either appeared on the Grammy-Award winning Anthology of American Folk Music or are associated with its compiler, Harry Smith (tracks 9 and 19), are a wild mix of styles from "gangsta folk" to gospel, blues, Cajun, country rock, jug band, and more. A stellar group of musicians pays tribute to the past and dramatically demonstrates the enduring vitality of America’s traditional music. Extensive notes, discographies, and photographs. Produced by Pete Reiniger, Jeff Place and Bob Santelli, and annotated by Jeff Place and Bob Santelli.
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Robert Santelli, fl. 1992, Jeff Place, fl. 1993-2006, Pete Reiniger, fl. 1956
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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(Folkways Records, 1968), 36 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1968
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Iowa State Fare: Music from the Heartland
(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1996), 52 mins
Scandinavian string band melodies, Meskwaki Indian love songs, gospel harmonies, polkas, old-time fiddling, Mexican folk songs, and blues are some of the vibrant community-based musical traditions presented in this unique collection of Iowa music. Iowa State Fare showcases the vitality and diversity of the state's...
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(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1996), 52 mins
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Scandinavian string band melodies, Meskwaki Indian love songs, gospel harmonies, polkas, old-time fiddling, Mexican folk songs, and blues are some of the vibrant community-based musical traditions presented in this unique collection of Iowa music. Iowa State Fare showcases the vitality and diversity of the state's musical traditions on the occasion of the celebration of 150 years of Iowa statehood. These 1996 studio recordings feature eight ensem...
Scandinavian string band melodies, Meskwaki Indian love songs, gospel harmonies, polkas, old-time fiddling, Mexican folk songs, and blues are some of the vibrant community-based musical traditions presented in this unique collection of Iowa music. Iowa State Fare showcases the vitality and diversity of the state's musical traditions on the occasion of the celebration of 150 years of Iowa statehood. These 1996 studio recordings feature eight ensembles and one solo performer selected to appear in the Iowa Sesquicentennial program at the Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife. The CD booklet features essays, bibliographic information, and lyrics with translations. "The joys of Iowa's indigenous musics abound." —Icon
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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J.D. Short and Son House: Blues from the Mississippi Delta
produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Folkways Records, 1963), 36 mins
This album presents the distinctive blues born from the hardships of life—especially African-American life—in northern Mississippi. In addition to their music, this collection includes the men's speech: J. D. Short, who died shortly after this recording was made, contributes his memories about Charlie Patton,...
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produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Folkways Records, 1963), 36 mins
Description
This album presents the distinctive blues born from the hardships of life—especially African-American life—in northern Mississippi. In addition to their music, this collection includes the men's speech: J. D. Short, who died shortly after this recording was made, contributes his memories about Charlie Patton, and Son House presents a description of "the key of minor."
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
Folkways Records
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K.C. Douglas: A Dead Beat Guitar and the Mississippi Blues
(Cook Records, 1952), 35 mins
K.C. Douglas was a self-designed musician, never acknowledged as a professional. Still, his music effectively addressed the concerns of many living in the South—women, money and cars—and he used a vocal and guitar style that could be aptly termed "street corner blues."
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(Cook Records, 1952), 35 mins
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K.C. Douglas was a self-designed musician, never acknowledged as a professional. Still, his music effectively addressed the concerns of many living in the South—women, money and cars—and he used a vocal and guitar style that could be aptly termed "street corner blues."
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1952
Publisher
Cook Records
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Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon at the Village Gate with Pete Seeger
(Folkways Records, 1962), 37 mins
Another classic recording from Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon finds the powerhouse blues duo playing a collection of fine songs. Pete Seeger joins the guys for two tracks on the album: "Stewball" and Jimmie Rogers' "T for Texas."
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(Folkways Records, 1962), 37 mins
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Another classic recording from Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon finds the powerhouse blues duo playing a collection of fine songs. Pete Seeger joins the guys for two tracks on the album: "Stewball" and Jimmie Rogers' "T for Texas."
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Memphis Slim - Favorite Blues Singers
(Folkways Records, 1973), 46 mins
In the spoken introduction that opens this recording, Memphis Slim says, "I'm doing something now that I've always wanted to do. This is my interpretation of some of my favorite blues singers—some of the greatest blues singers of all time." In addition to Memphis Slim's thoughtful performances, this album featu...
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(Folkways Records, 1973), 46 mins
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In the spoken introduction that opens this recording, Memphis Slim says, "I'm doing something now that I've always wanted to do. This is my interpretation of some of my favorite blues singers—some of the greatest blues singers of all time." In addition to Memphis Slim's thoughtful performances, this album features transcribed fragments of interviews with the bluesman.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1973
Publisher
Folkways Records
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