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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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Georgia Songsters (1926-1930)
performed by Oscar Ford, Georgia Songsters (1926-1930) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
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performed by Oscar Ford, Georgia Songsters (1926-1930) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1926
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Oscar Ford
Author / Creator
Oscar Ford
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Oscar Ford, Walter Morris
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country Folk, Voice
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Georgia Stringbands Vol. 1 (1927-1930)
Georgia Stringbands Vol. 1 (1927-1930) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
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Georgia Stringbands Vol. 1 (1927-1930) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1927
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Paul Cofer
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, African American Music, String Band
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Harps, Jugs, Washboards & Kazoos 1926-1940
Harps, Jugs, Washboards & Kazoos 1926-1940 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
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Harps, Jugs, Washboards & Kazoos 1926-1940 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Boyd Atkins, 1900-, Red Saunders, 1912-1981, King Benny Nawahi, fl. 1930
Topic / Theme
Kamba, African American, Hawaiian, Folk music, Recording sessions, Performance practice, Country/Rural Blues, String Band
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The High Lonesome Sound
produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 1 hour 14 mins
The legendary Roscoe Holcomb performs 21 powerful songs shaped by the hard times and conflict between old and new that marked his life in the Kentucky mountains. A hard-hitting singer and banjo-player, he also performs unaccompanied ballads, banjo and harmonica solos, and with a guitar. These recordings from 196...
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produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 1 hour 14 mins
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The legendary Roscoe Holcomb performs 21 powerful songs shaped by the hard times and conflict between old and new that marked his life in the Kentucky mountains. A hard-hitting singer and banjo-player, he also performs unaccompanied ballads, banjo and harmonica solos, and with a guitar. These recordings from 1961, 1964, and 1974 were previously released on three different Folkways LP records and had a powerful influence on the folk music reviva...
The legendary Roscoe Holcomb performs 21 powerful songs shaped by the hard times and conflict between old and new that marked his life in the Kentucky mountains. A hard-hitting singer and banjo-player, he also performs unaccompanied ballads, banjo and harmonica solos, and with a guitar. These recordings from 1961, 1964, and 1974 were previously released on three different Folkways LP records and had a powerful influence on the folk music revival. Accompanied by extensive new notes and photographs by John Cohen. 71 minutes. "Roscoe Holcomb is a true genius." — San Francisco Chronicle
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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The High Lonesome Sound (LP edition)
produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Folkways Records, 1965), 51 mins
This third Folkways production featuring Roscoe Holcomb follows Mountain Music of Kentucky (FW02317) and The Music of Roscoe Holcomb and Wade Ward (FW2363). All three albums describe the social, geographical, and musical contexts that influenced Holcomb, and this volume's liner notes present selected transcri...
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produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Folkways Records, 1965), 51 mins
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This third Folkways production featuring Roscoe Holcomb follows Mountain Music of Kentucky (FW02317) and The Music of Roscoe Holcomb and Wade Ward (FW2363). All three albums describe the social, geographical, and musical contexts that influenced Holcomb, and this volume's liner notes present selected transcriptions of interviews with this striking banjo player.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1965
Publisher
Folkways Records
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The Hill Billies / Al Hopkins & His Buckle Busters Vol. 2 (1926-1927)
The Hill Billies / Al Hopkins & His Buckle Busters Vol. 2 (1926-1927) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
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The Hill Billies / Al Hopkins & His Buckle Busters Vol. 2 (1926-1927) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1926
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Al Hopkins, 1889-1932
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country Folk, Band
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His Folkways Years, 1963-1968
produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 2 hours 24 mins
Dock Boggs recorded only 12 songs in the 1920s, but his raw, powerful singing and distinctive banjo-playing caused Harry Smith to include him in his Anthology of American Folk Music (SFW 40090) and Mike Seeger to search for him in the hills of Kentucky in 1963. A new series of recording sessions captured the 50 b...
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produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 2 hours 24 mins
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Dock Boggs recorded only 12 songs in the 1920s, but his raw, powerful singing and distinctive banjo-playing caused Harry Smith to include him in his Anthology of American Folk Music (SFW 40090) and Mike Seeger to search for him in the hills of Kentucky in 1963. A new series of recording sessions captured the 50 blues, instrumentals, regional and religious songs included in this two-CD set. Originally released to high acclaim on three Folkways R...
Dock Boggs recorded only 12 songs in the 1920s, but his raw, powerful singing and distinctive banjo-playing caused Harry Smith to include him in his Anthology of American Folk Music (SFW 40090) and Mike Seeger to search for him in the hills of Kentucky in 1963. A new series of recording sessions captured the 50 blues, instrumentals, regional and religious songs included in this two-CD set. Originally released to high acclaim on three Folkways Records LPs in the 1960s, they have influenced musicians ever since. Extensive notes by Mike Seeger and Barry O'Connell.
The complete text of Barry O'Connell's essay on Dock Boggs is available here.
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The complete text of Barry O'Connell's essay on Dock Boggs is available here.
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Mike Seeger, 1933-2009
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Horton Barker - Traditional Singer
produced by Sandy Paton, 1929-2009 (Folkways Records, 1962), 1 hour
Blind from birth and a true "character," Horton Baker's musical artistry and wit are keenly developed. His repertoire includes songs learned here, there, and everywhere, from ballads taught at the School for the Blind in Staunton, Virginia to spirituals he picked up while on the road with a traveling preacher.
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produced by Sandy Paton, 1929-2009 (Folkways Records, 1962), 1 hour
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Blind from birth and a true "character," Horton Baker's musical artistry and wit are keenly developed. His repertoire includes songs learned here, there, and everywhere, from ballads taught at the School for the Blind in Staunton, Virginia to spirituals he picked up while on the road with a traveling preacher.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Sandy Paton, 1929-2009
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Jean Ritchie and Doc Watson at Folk City
(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1990), 46 mins
This pairing unites two traditional musicians of legendary talent and captures them live in 1963 performing songs like Amazing Grace, Storms Are On the Ocean, and Wabash Cannonball. Reissued with additional songs from the concert and detailed liner notes about their careers by Joe Wilson. 47 minutes. Reissue of...
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(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1990), 46 mins
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This pairing unites two traditional musicians of legendary talent and captures them live in 1963 performing songs like Amazing Grace, Storms Are On the Ocean, and Wabash Cannonball. Reissued with additional songs from the concert and detailed liner notes about their careers by Joe Wilson. 47 minutes. Reissue of Folkways 2426 from 1963 with four previously unreleased tracks. Reissue produced by Dudley Connell and Anthony Seeger. "Truly an une...
This pairing unites two traditional musicians of legendary talent and captures them live in 1963 performing songs like Amazing Grace, Storms Are On the Ocean, and Wabash Cannonball. Reissued with additional songs from the concert and detailed liner notes about their careers by Joe Wilson. 47 minutes. Reissue of Folkways 2426 from 1963 with four previously unreleased tracks. Reissue produced by Dudley Connell and Anthony Seeger. "Truly an unexpected pleasure." — Old Time Herald
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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