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The Ritchie Family of Kentucky
produced by Jean Ritchie, 1922-2015 (Folkways Records, 1958), 42 mins
Inspired to share her musical life at home with audiences beyond the kitchen door, Jean Ritchie compiled this album of songs and stories from her family. Unlike studio recordings, this collection places each song in its social context, and Ritchie's extensive notes and interview transcriptions are both informativ...
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produced by Jean Ritchie, 1922-2015 (Folkways Records, 1958), 42 mins
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Inspired to share her musical life at home with audiences beyond the kitchen door, Jean Ritchie compiled this album of songs and stories from her family. Unlike studio recordings, this collection places each song in its social context, and Ritchie's extensive notes and interview transcriptions are both informative and entertaining.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Jean Ritchie, 1922-2015
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Roy Harvey Vol. 1 (1926-1927)
performed by Roy Harvey, Roy Harvey Vol. 1 (1926-1927) (Document Records, 2001), 4 page(s)
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performed by Roy Harvey, Roy Harvey Vol. 1 (1926-1927) (Document Records, 2001), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1926
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Roy Harvey
Author / Creator
Roy Harvey
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Posey Rorer
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country Folk, Voice
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Roy Harvey Vol. 2 (1928-1929)
performed by Roy Harvey, Roy Harvey Vol. 2 (1928-1929) (Document Records, 2001), 4 page(s)
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performed by Roy Harvey, Roy Harvey Vol. 2 (1928-1929) (Document Records, 2001), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1928
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Roy Harvey
Author / Creator
Roy Harvey
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Charlie Poole, 1892-1931
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country, Guitar
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Roy Harvey Vol. 3 (1929-1930)
performed by Roy Harvey, Roy Harvey Vol. 3 (1929-1930) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
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performed by Roy Harvey, Roy Harvey Vol. 3 (1929-1930) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Roy Harvey
Author / Creator
Roy Harvey
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Lucy Terry
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country, Guitar
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Roy Harvey Vol. 4 (1931)
performed by Roy Harvey, Roy Harvey Vol. 4 (1931) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
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performed by Roy Harvey, Roy Harvey Vol. 4 (1931) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Roy Harvey
Author / Creator
Roy Harvey
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Charlie Poole, 1892-1931
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country, Voice, Guitar
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Rufus Crisp
produced by Stuart Marshall Jamieson and Margot Mayo, fl. 1947 (Folkways Records, 1972), 44 mins
Banjo player and raconteur Rufus Crisp (1880-1955) was born, lived, and died in mountainous eastern Kentucky. This album, whose liner notes provide extensive biographical and contextual information, was recorded in Rufus' home in Floyd County between 1946 and 1955 as part of a collection in the Archive of Folk So...
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produced by Stuart Marshall Jamieson and Margot Mayo, fl. 1947 (Folkways Records, 1972), 44 mins
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Banjo player and raconteur Rufus Crisp (1880-1955) was born, lived, and died in mountainous eastern Kentucky. This album, whose liner notes provide extensive biographical and contextual information, was recorded in Rufus' home in Floyd County between 1946 and 1955 as part of a collection in the Archive of Folk Song in the Library of Congress.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Stuart Marshall Jamieson, Margot Mayo, fl. 1947
Date Published / Released
1972
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Sara and Maybelle: of the Original Carter Family
directed by John Cohen, 1932-; produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1981), 10 mins
A rare filmed performance of two members of the original Carter family, whose recordings helped found the country music industry. Here Sara and Maybelle demonstrate their famous guitar picking and harmony singing on "Sweet Fern" and "Solid Gone."This unique performance documentary was produced by renowned filmmake...
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directed by John Cohen, 1932-; produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1981), 10 mins
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A rare filmed performance of two members of the original Carter family, whose recordings helped found the country music industry. Here Sara and Maybelle demonstrate their famous guitar picking and harmony singing on "Sweet Fern" and "Solid Gone."This unique performance documentary was produced by renowned filmmaker and musician John Cohen. It is an important historical record for classes in American studies and popular culture, folklore and folk...
A rare filmed performance of two members of the original Carter family, whose recordings helped found the country music industry. Here Sara and Maybelle demonstrate their famous guitar picking and harmony singing on "Sweet Fern" and "Solid Gone."This unique performance documentary was produced by renowned filmmaker and musician John Cohen. It is an important historical record for classes in American studies and popular culture, folklore and folk music, ethnomusicology, and the arts and humanities.
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Cohen, 1932-
Author / Creator
John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1980, 1981
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Person Discussed
Maybelle Carter, Sara Carter
Topic / Theme
Musical performances, Folk music, North Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1981 Berkeley Media
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produced by Kerry Blech, 1947- (Folkways Records, 1978), 46 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Kerry Blech, 1947-
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Folkways Records
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The Skillet-Lickers Vol. 1 (1926-1927)
performed by The Skillet Lickers, The Skillet-Lickers Vol. 1 (1926-1927) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
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performed by The Skillet Lickers, The Skillet-Lickers Vol. 1 (1926-1927) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1926
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
The Skillet Lickers
Author / Creator
The Skillet Lickers
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Gid Tanner, 1885-1960
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country, String Band
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The Skillet-Lickers Vol. 3 (1928-1929)
performed by The Skillet Lickers, The Skillet-Lickers Vol. 3 (1928-1929) (Document Records, 2001), 4 page(s)
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performed by The Skillet Lickers, The Skillet-Lickers Vol. 3 (1928-1929) (Document Records, 2001), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1928
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
The Skillet Lickers
Author / Creator
The Skillet Lickers
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Gid Tanner, 1885-1960
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Country, String Band
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