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Ballads of La Salle County, Illinois - The Story of Ottawa, Illinois
(Folkways Records, 1957), 31 mins
This collection of modern ballads tells the story of Ottawa, Illinois from the Starved Rock massacre to the Cherry Mine tragedy. Written and performed by Keith Clark, these compositions are the product of extensive archival research and interviews. The liner notes include lyrics and chord changes for each song.
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(Folkways Records, 1957), 31 mins
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This collection of modern ballads tells the story of Ottawa, Illinois from the Starved Rock massacre to the Cherry Mine tragedy. Written and performed by Keith Clark, these compositions are the product of extensive archival research and interviews. The liner notes include lyrics and chord changes for each song.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1957
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Ballads of the Civil War
(Folkways Records, 1954), 49 mins
Old favorites "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and "Goober Peas" enjoy Texan attorney-turned-balladeer Hermes Nye's unselfconscious treatment on this balanced compilation of some of the American Civil War's best-known songs. Folkways founder Moses Asch's liner notes, which include newspaper clippings from the 18...
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(Folkways Records, 1954), 49 mins
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Old favorites "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and "Goober Peas" enjoy Texan attorney-turned-balladeer Hermes Nye's unselfconscious treatment on this balanced compilation of some of the American Civil War's best-known songs. Folkways founder Moses Asch's liner notes, which include newspaper clippings from the 1860s, provide illuminating historical background.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
Folkways Records
Topic / Theme
U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865
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Ballads of the Revolution 1767-1781: Sung by Wallace House with Guitar
(Folkways Records, 1953), 44 mins
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(Folkways Records, 1953), 44 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
Folkways Records
Topic / Theme
American Revolution, 1775-1783
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Ballads of the War of 1812, 1791-1836
(Folkways Records, 1954), 1 hour 1 mins
Performed by Wallace House, this collection includes songs from both sides, American and English, sung from the perspectives of patriots and deserters alike. This album features extensive historical notes by Folkways founder Moses Asch and full lyrics for every song.
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(Folkways Records, 1954), 1 hour 1 mins
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Performed by Wallace House, this collection includes songs from both sides, American and English, sung from the perspectives of patriots and deserters alike. This album features extensive historical notes by Folkways founder Moses Asch and full lyrics for every song.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
Folkways Records
Topic / Theme
War of 1812
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produced by Edward A. Kahn, fl. 1958 (Folkways Records, 1958), 38 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Edward A. Kahn, fl. 1958
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Banks of Marble and Other Songs
produced by Fred Hellerman, 1927-2016 (Folkways Records, 1974), 38 mins
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produced by Fred Hellerman, 1927-2016 (Folkways Records, 1974), 38 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Fred Hellerman, 1927-2016
Date Published / Released
1974
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Barbara Dane and the Chambers Brothers
(Folkways Records, 1966), 40 mins
Released in 1966, two years after the "Freedom Summer" of 1964, when civil rights activists concentrated their energy on registering black voters in the South, this album explicitly addresses the political situation of the time. Its songs—including a version of Malvina Reynolds' "It Isn't Nice"—call for positiv...
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(Folkways Records, 1966), 40 mins
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Released in 1966, two years after the "Freedom Summer" of 1964, when civil rights activists concentrated their energy on registering black voters in the South, this album explicitly addresses the political situation of the time. Its songs—including a version of Malvina Reynolds' "It Isn't Nice"—call for positive change.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1966
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Barbara Dane Sings the Blues
produced by Irwin Silber, 1925-2010 (Folkways Records, 1964), 39 mins
Singer, activist, and founder of Paredon Records (now also under the stewardship of Smithsonian Folkways), Barbara Dane was born in 1929 and was still going strong last time we spoke with her. This album was released in 1964, and includes original songs, as well as material by Tampa Red, Willie Dixon, and Ma Rain...
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produced by Irwin Silber, 1925-2010 (Folkways Records, 1964), 39 mins
Description
Singer, activist, and founder of Paredon Records (now also under the stewardship of Smithsonian Folkways), Barbara Dane was born in 1929 and was still going strong last time we spoke with her. This album was released in 1964, and includes original songs, as well as material by Tampa Red, Willie Dixon, and Ma Rainey.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Irwin Silber, 1925-2010
Date Published / Released
1964
Publisher
Folkways Records
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The Barrel-House Blues of Speckled Red
produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Folkways Records, 1961), 46 mins
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produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Folkways Records, 1961), 46 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Barrelhouse Buck: Backcountry Barrelhouse
produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Folkways Records, 1961), 33 mins
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produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Folkways Records, 1961), 33 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
Folkways Records
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