Vivien Richman Sings Folk Songs of West Pennsylvania

(Folkways Records, 1959), 45 mins

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Field of Interest: American Music
Description: Songs originating in the Frontier Era in and around Pittsburgh were rediscovered by Jacob A. Evanson, sung here by Vivien
Richman. While there are a few cheerful and amusing ditties ("Pittsburg Town" "Soho on a Saturday Night") most have a tone that reflects the bleak landscape of an emerging industrial town painted through their lyrics. Richman’s deep contralto and rhythm guitar add exquisite depth to this album.
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 45 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: American Folk
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 1959
Subject: American Music, World Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, Jazz, Folk Music, General Perspectives, Jazz, Música Folk, Perspectivas Gerais, Perspectivas Generales, United States
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Jazz, Música Folk, Perspectivas Gerais, Perspectivas Generales