Friend For Life

performed by Bryan Bowers, 1940- (Rounder Records, 2000), 1 hour 7 mins

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Field of Interest: American Music
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 1 hour 7 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Old Time
Label: Rounder Records
Performer: Bryan Bowers, 1940-
Release Date: 2000
Review: Autoharp virtuoso Bryan Bowers is known for his unique fingerpicking style attached to an instrument that is normally strummed. Bowers no doubt developed this style during his early proficiency on guitar as a kid. Bowers is primarily a live performer and storyteller, so his recorded works are few. Friend for Life is his first release on the Flying Fish label in over 18 years. He delivers an eclectic 21 tracks that cover traditional folk compositions as well as the blues of Howlin' Wolf, the traditional country of the Carter Family, the bluegrass of Jimmy Martin, and even lullabies ("Frere Jacques" and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"). ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide
Subject: American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, American Folk Music, Música Folklórica Norteamericana, Folk Music Norte-Americana
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Música Folklórica Norteamericana, Folk Music Norte-Americana