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American Epic, Episode 3, Out of the Many, the One
directed by Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017; produced by Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017, Allison McGourty, 1964-, Duke Erikson, 1951-, William Morgan, fl. 2017, Bill Holderman, fl. 2013 and Adam Block, fl. 2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, Wildwood Enterprises and Thirteen Productions, in American Epic, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 1 hour 27 mins
OUT OF THE MANY, THE ONE: Exotic cultures spanning America are captured on record for the first time–inventing new instruments and new cultural identities as disparate voices harmonize in a musical melting pot.
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directed by Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017; produced by Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017, Allison McGourty, 1964-, Duke Erikson, 1951-, William Morgan, fl. 2017, Bill Holderman, fl. 2013 and Adam Block, fl. 2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, Wildwood Enterprises and Thirteen Productions, in American Epic, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 1 hour 27 mins
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OUT OF THE MANY, THE ONE: Exotic cultures spanning America are captured on record for the first time–inventing new instruments and new cultural identities as disparate voices harmonize in a musical melting pot.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017, Allison McGourty, 1964-, Duke Erikson, 1951-, William Morgan, fl. 2017, Bill Holderman, fl. 2013, Adam Block, fl. 2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, Wildwood Enterprises, Thirteen Productions, Robert Redford, 1936-
Author / Creator
Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Epic
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Redford, 1936-
Person Discussed
Lydia Mendoza, 1916-2007, Joseph Kekuku, 1874-1932, Blind Willie Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, 1893-1969
Topic / Theme
Music, Musical instruments, Music history, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Hopi, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 Lo-Max Films Ltd., THIRTEEN Productions LLC, and BBC. All rights reserved.
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American Indian Powwow - Music of the Navajo Indians
American Indian Powwow - Music of the Navajo Indians (ARC Music Productions, 2012)
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American Indian Powwow - Music of the Navajo Indians (ARC Music Productions, 2012)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
2012-07
Publisher
ARC Music Productions
Topic / Theme
American Indians, Maori
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American Indian Powwow - Music of the Navajo Indians
performed by Sam Yazzie Sr. (ARC Music Productions, 2012), 47 mins, 13 page(s)
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performed by Sam Yazzie Sr. (ARC Music Productions, 2012), 47 mins, 13 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Sam Yazzie Sr.
Author / Creator
Sam Yazzie Sr.
Date Published / Released
2012-07
Publisher
ARC Music Productions
Topic / Theme
American Indians, Maori
Copyright Message
Copyright 2012 by ARC Music
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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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Jean Ritchie and Doc Watson at Folk City
Jean Ritchie and Doc Watson at Folk City (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1990)
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Jean Ritchie and Doc Watson at Folk City (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1990)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Winners and Losers: Campaign Songs from the Critical Elections in American History, Vol. 1
produced by Peter Janovsky, fl. 1978 (Folkways Records, 1978), 45 mins
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produced by Peter Janovsky, fl. 1978 (Folkways Records, 1978), 45 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Peter Janovsky, fl. 1978
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Winners and Losers: Campaign Songs from the Critical Elections in American History, Vol. 1 (Folkways Records, 1978)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Songs of the Chippewa, Vol. 1: Minnesota Chippewa Game and Social Dance Songs
produced by Paul R. Parthun (Folkways Records, 1977), 42 mins
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produced by Paul R. Parthun (Folkways Records, 1977), 42 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Paul R. Parthun
Date Published / Released
1977
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Songs of the Chippewa, Vol. 1: Minnesota Chippewa Game and Social Dance Songs (Folkways Records, 1977)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1977
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Musical Holdouts
directed by John Cohen, 1932-; produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1976), 49 mins
This classic, entertaining documentary on American traditional music features varied individuals and groups who have not become part of the melting pot of American society.From front porch banjo pickers in Appalachia and the Bluegrass Festival circuit to black children on the Carolina sea islands, cowboys, and Che...
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directed by John Cohen, 1932-; produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1976), 49 mins
Description
This classic, entertaining documentary on American traditional music features varied individuals and groups who have not become part of the melting pot of American society.From front porch banjo pickers in Appalachia and the Bluegrass Festival circuit to black children on the Carolina sea islands, cowboys, and Cheyenne and Comanche Indians, they have all retained their cultural identities despite pressures from the mass media and popular culture....
This classic, entertaining documentary on American traditional music features varied individuals and groups who have not become part of the melting pot of American society.From front porch banjo pickers in Appalachia and the Bluegrass Festival circuit to black children on the Carolina sea islands, cowboys, and Cheyenne and Comanche Indians, they have all retained their cultural identities despite pressures from the mass media and popular culture.This remarkable documentary will stimulate discussion in classes in American studies, folklore, ethnomusicology, popular culture, cultural anthropology, sociology, and the arts and humanities. It was produced by renowned filmmaker and musician John Cohen.
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Cohen, 1932-
Author / Creator
John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1975, 1976
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Ethnomusicology, Singing, Music history, North Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1976 Berkeley Media
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