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John Fahey: The Voice of the Turtle
performed by John Fahey (Takoma, 1996), 40 mins, 12 page(s)
Like some of John Fahey's other projects in the '60s, this was actually recorded and assembled over a few years, and primarily composed of duets with various other artists (including overdubs with his own pseudonym, "Blind Joe Death"). One of his more obscure early efforts, Voice of the Turtle is both listenable a...
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performed by John Fahey (Takoma, 1996), 40 mins, 12 page(s)
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Like some of John Fahey's other projects in the '60s, this was actually recorded and assembled over a few years, and primarily composed of duets with various other artists (including overdubs with his own pseudonym, "Blind Joe Death"). One of his more obscure early efforts, Voice of the Turtle is both listenable and wildly eclectic, going from scratchy emulations of early blues 78s and country fiddle tunes to haunting guitar-flute combinations an...
Like some of John Fahey's other projects in the '60s, this was actually recorded and assembled over a few years, and primarily composed of duets with various other artists (including overdubs with his own pseudonym, "Blind Joe Death"). One of his more obscure early efforts, Voice of the Turtle is both listenable and wildly eclectic, going from scratchy emulations of early blues 78s and country fiddle tunes to haunting guitar-flute combinations and eerie ragas. "A Raga Called Pat, Part III" and "Part IV" is a particularly ambitious piece, its disquieting swooping slide and brief bits of electronic white noise reverb veering into experimental psychedelia. Most of this is pretty traditional and acoustic in tone, however, though it has the undercurrent of dark, uneasy tension that gives much of Fahey's '60s material its intriguing combination of meditation and restlessness. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1968
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
John Fahey
Author / Creator
John Fahey
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Takoma
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Juan Reynoso: Genius Of Mexico's Tierra Caliente
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- and Paul Anastasio, fl. 1970; performed by Juan Reynoso, 1912-2007 (Arhoolie Records, 2003), 1 hour 14 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- and Paul Anastasio, fl. 1970; performed by Juan Reynoso, 1912-2007 (Arhoolie Records, 2003), 1 hour 14 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2001
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Juan Reynoso, 1912-2007
Contributor
Chris Strachwitz, 1931-, Paul Anastasio, fl. 1970
Author / Creator
Juan Reynoso, 1912-2007
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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Kelly Harrell Vol. 2 (1926-1929)
performed by Kelly Harrell, 1889-1942, Kelly Harrell Vol. 2 (1926-1929) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
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performed by Kelly Harrell, 1889-1942, Kelly Harrell Vol. 2 (1926-1929) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1926
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Kelly Harrell, 1889-1942
Author / Creator
Kelly Harrell, 1889-1942
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Kelly Harrell, 1889-1942
Topic / Theme
American, Folk music, Audio recordings, Folk Music, Voice
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Kessinger Brothers (Clark & Lucas) Vol. 3 (1929-1930)
(Document Records, 1997), 1 hour 7 mins
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(Document Records, 1997), 1 hour 7 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Document Records
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performed by King Wilkie (Rebel, 2004), 37 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2003
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
King Wilkie
Author / Creator
King Wilkie
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Rebel
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Let My People Go!
produced by Kim Harris, Reggie Harris, fl. 1990, Chris Andersen and Rabbi Jonathan Kligler; performed by Kim Harris, Reggie Harris, fl. 1990 and Rabbi Jonathan Kligler (Appleseed, 2005), 1 hour 12 mins, 18 page(s)
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produced by Kim Harris, Reggie Harris, fl. 1990, Chris Andersen and Rabbi Jonathan Kligler; performed by Kim Harris, Reggie Harris, fl. 1990 and Rabbi Jonathan Kligler (Appleseed, 2005), 1 hour 12 mins, 18 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Kim Harris, Reggie Harris, fl. 1990, Rabbi Jonathan Kligler
Contributor
Chris Andersen, Kim Harris, Reggie Harris, fl. 1990, Rabbi Jonathan Kligler
Author / Creator
Kim Harris, Reggie Harris, fl. 1990, Rabbi Jonathan Kligler
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Appleseed
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Beloved Comrade
produced by Holly Near, 1949-; performed by Holly Near, 1949- and Ronnie Gilbert, 1926-2015; in Lifeline Extended (Appleseed, 2002), 1 min
In 1984, Holly Near and Ronnie Gilbert released Lifeline, a collection of live recordings captured at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. The eight shows between April 28-31 would serve as a comeback for Gilbert (who had been part of the Weavers) and a chance for two politically committed women to join...
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produced by Holly Near, 1949-; performed by Holly Near, 1949- and Ronnie Gilbert, 1926-2015; in Lifeline Extended (Appleseed, 2002), 1 min
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In 1984, Holly Near and Ronnie Gilbert released Lifeline, a collection of live recordings captured at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. The eight shows between April 28-31 would serve as a comeback for Gilbert (who had been part of the Weavers) and a chance for two politically committed women to join forces. In 2002, Near revisited the tapes to produce Lifeline Extended, a two-disc set that adds songs, banter, and crowd response to...
In 1984, Holly Near and Ronnie Gilbert released Lifeline, a collection of live recordings captured at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. The eight shows between April 28-31 would serve as a comeback for Gilbert (who had been part of the Weavers) and a chance for two politically committed women to join forces. In 2002, Near revisited the tapes to produce Lifeline Extended, a two-disc set that adds songs, banter, and crowd response to the original. Near wanted to capture the richness of these live performances, and in this purpose she was more than successful. Indeed, the expansion of the set only reinforces the first album's strengths. First, Near and Gilbert are powerful singers, capable of fine solo vocals and perfectly matched harmonies. There are old favorites like "Goodnight Irene" and "Pastures of Plenty," and heartfelt commemorations of heroes like {%Stephen Biko} in "Biko" and "Harriet Tubman." This political tone also includes direct comment on disarmament ("Family Promises"), racism ("No More Genocide"), and homophobia ("Singing for Our Lives"). The piano dominates the production, adding a theatrical air to these purposeful folk songs. For those familiar with the first album, the addition will be warmly welcomed; for others, feminists, liberals, and folk music lovers, Lifeline Extended offers a good introduction to the work of Near and Gilbert. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford Jr., All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1983-05-01
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Holly Near, 1949-, Ronnie Gilbert, 1926-2015
Contributor
Leslie Ann Jones, 1951-, Holly Near, 1949-
Author / Creator
Holly Near, 1949-, Ronnie Gilbert, 1926-2015
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Appleseed
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Live at Caffé Lena: Music From America's Legendary Coffeehouse (1967-2013)
produced by Steve Rosenthal, fl. 1980 (Tompkins Square Records, 2013), 2 hours 53 mins, 47 page(s)
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produced by Steve Rosenthal, fl. 1980 (Tompkins Square Records, 2013), 2 hours 53 mins, 47 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Steve Rosenthal, fl. 1980
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Tompkins Square Records
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Tompkins Square LLC
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Los Madrugadores: 1931- 1937
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Pedro J. González, 1890-1995, Los Madrugadores and Los Hermanos Sanchez (Arhoolie Records, 2000), 1 hour 18 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931-; performed by Pedro J. González, 1890-1995, Los Madrugadores and Los Hermanos Sanchez (Arhoolie Records, 2000), 1 hour 18 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Los Madrugadores, Los Hermanos Sanchez, Pedro J. González, 1890-1995
Contributor
George Morrow, Chris Strachwitz, 1931-
Author / Creator
Los Madrugadores, Los Hermanos Sanchez, Pedro J. González, 1890-1995
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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Lost and Found: A Ride Through the Country
performed by The Lost & Found (Rebel, 1995), 39 mins
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performed by The Lost & Found (Rebel, 1995), 39 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The Lost & Found
Author / Creator
The Lost & Found
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Rebel
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