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Old Daddy Pegleg
produced by George A. Blacker; in Phono-Cylinders, Vol. 2: Edited and from the Collection of George A. Blacker (Folkways Records, 1961), 2 mins
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produced by George A. Blacker; in Phono-Cylinders, Vol. 2: Edited and from the Collection of George A. Blacker (Folkways Records, 1961), 2 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
George A. Blacker
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Los Camaleone
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Juan Lopez, 1922-; in El Rey de la Redova (Arhoolie Records, 1993), 3 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Juan Lopez, 1922-; in El Rey de la Redova (Arhoolie Records, 1993), 3 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Juan Lopez, 1922-
Contributor
Chris Strachwitz, 1931-
Author / Creator
Juan Lopez, 1922-
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Eva Ybarra y su Conjunto
Author / Creator
Eva Ybarra y su Conjunto
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Rounder Records
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Saturday Night San Antonio: Tex-Mex Dance Music
(Folkways Records, 1982), 31 mins
"While Tex-Mex music is commonly thought of as the folk music that’s popular along the Texas-Mexico border, ironically, it knows no borders when it comes to musical influences. Several selections on this album reach back to Germany and Poland for their roots, while a rhythm like cumbia goes back to Africa by wa...
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(Folkways Records, 1982), 31 mins
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"While Tex-Mex music is commonly thought of as the folk music that’s popular along the Texas-Mexico border, ironically, it knows no borders when it comes to musical influences. Several selections on this album reach back to Germany and Poland for their roots, while a rhythm like cumbia goes back to Africa by way of Colombia. Still another tune, like the huapango, will have its background firmly planted in Mexico..."
"Aunque la música Tex-Mex... "While Tex-Mex music is commonly thought of as the folk music that’s popular along the Texas-Mexico border, ironically, it knows no borders when it comes to musical influences. Several selections on this album reach back to Germany and Poland for their roots, while a rhythm like cumbia goes back to Africa by way of Colombia. Still another tune, like the huapango, will have its background firmly planted in Mexico..."
"Aunque la música Tex-Mex es comúnmente entendida como la música folclórica más popular a lo largo de la frontera Texas-México, a la hora de determinar las influencias musicales que le dieron vida, ésta, irónicamente, no conoce frontera alguna. Algunas de las selecciones que conforman este álbum pueden trazar sus orígenes hasta Alemania y Polonia, mientras que ritmos como la cumbia se remontan hasta África vía Colombia. Sin embargo otras tonadas, como el huapango, está profundamente enraizado en suelo mexicano..."
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"Aunque la música Tex-Mex... "While Tex-Mex music is commonly thought of as the folk music that’s popular along the Texas-Mexico border, ironically, it knows no borders when it comes to musical influences. Several selections on this album reach back to Germany and Poland for their roots, while a rhythm like cumbia goes back to Africa by way of Colombia. Still another tune, like the huapango, will have its background firmly planted in Mexico..."
"Aunque la música Tex-Mex es comúnmente entendida como la música folclórica más popular a lo largo de la frontera Texas-México, a la hora de determinar las influencias musicales que le dieron vida, ésta, irónicamente, no conoce frontera alguna. Algunas de las selecciones que conforman este álbum pueden trazar sus orígenes hasta Alemania y Polonia, mientras que ritmos como la cumbia se remontan hasta África vía Colombia. Sin embargo otras tonadas, como el huapango, está profundamente enraizado en suelo mexicano..."
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Play Party Medley: Coffee Grows / Cindy / Alabama Gal
George and Gerry Armstrong present ballads from England, Scotland, and America and accompany themselves on guitar and Appalachian dulcimer. In keeping with the tradition of naming one's sources, the Armstrongs' liner notes trace each song's derivation.
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George and Gerry Armstrong present ballads from England, Scotland, and America and accompany themselves on guitar and Appalachian dulcimer. In keeping with the tradition of naming one's sources, the Armstrongs' liner notes trace each song's derivation.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
George Armstrong
Author / Creator
George Armstrong
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
Folkways Records
Topic / Theme
Community events
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ken Peacock
Author / Creator
Ken Peacock
Date Published / Released
1956
Publisher
Folkways Records
Topic / Theme
Humor, Literature
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Hava Na Gila - Hava Na Geela - Hava Nagila
produced by Moses Asch, 1905-1986; performed by Guy Carawan, 1927-2015 and John Cohen, 1932-; in Songs with Guy Carawan (Folkways Records, 1958), 2 mins
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produced by Moses Asch, 1905-1986; performed by Guy Carawan, 1927-2015 and John Cohen, 1932-; in Songs with Guy Carawan (Folkways Records, 1958), 2 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Guy Carawan, 1927-2015, John Cohen, 1932-
Contributor
Moses Asch, 1905-1986
Author / Creator
Guy Carawan, 1927-2015, John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
Topic / Theme
Parties
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Pick a Bale of Cotton
(1941); produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970; performed by Brownie McGhee, 1915-1996 and Sonny Terry, 1911-1986; in Sonny Terry's New Sound: Jawharp in Blues and Folk Music: With Brownie McGhee and J. C. Burris (Folkways Records, 1961), 3 mins
Best known for his blues harmonica recordings, Sonny Terry joins friends Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris to explore the range of the jawharp (also known as Jew’s harp or mouth harp) in blues and American folk music. According to producer Charles Edward Smith, Terry’s vocal responses to the sounds of the jawhar...
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(1941); produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970; performed by Brownie McGhee, 1915-1996 and Sonny Terry, 1911-1986; in Sonny Terry's New Sound: Jawharp in Blues and Folk Music: With Brownie McGhee and J. C. Burris (Folkways Records, 1961), 3 mins
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Best known for his blues harmonica recordings, Sonny Terry joins friends Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris to explore the range of the jawharp (also known as Jew’s harp or mouth harp) in blues and American folk music. According to producer Charles Edward Smith, Terry’s vocal responses to the sounds of the jawharp, one of the world’s oldest musical instruments, recall traditional African and African-American call-and-response patterns, which i...
Best known for his blues harmonica recordings, Sonny Terry joins friends Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris to explore the range of the jawharp (also known as Jew’s harp or mouth harp) in blues and American folk music. According to producer Charles Edward Smith, Terry’s vocal responses to the sounds of the jawharp, one of the world’s oldest musical instruments, recall traditional African and African-American call-and-response patterns, which influenced the blues music of Terry’s generation. 13 tracks, 45 minutes, with liner notes which include the history of the jawharp, Sonny Terry's musical background, and song descriptions.
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Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Brownie McGhee, 1915-1996, Sonny Terry, 1911-1986
Contributor
Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970
Author / Creator
Brownie McGhee, 1915-1996, Sonny Terry, 1911-1986
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1969), 49 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1969
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Traditional Music from Grayson and Carroll Counties, Virginia: Songs, Tunes with Fiddle, Banjo and Band
produced by Paul Newman and Eric H. Davidson, 1937-2015 (Folkways Records, 1962), 59 mins
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produced by Paul Newman and Eric H. Davidson, 1937-2015 (Folkways Records, 1962), 59 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Paul Newman, Eric H. Davidson, 1937-2015
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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