Let It Shine On Me

performed by Lead Belly Ledbetter, 1885-1949 (Rounder Records, 1991), 48 mins

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Field of Interest: American Music
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 48 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Country/Rural Blues
Label: Rounder Records
Performer: Lead Belly Ledbetter, 1885-1949
Release Date: 1991
Review: The third volume of Leadbelly's incredible Library of Congress sessions includes several searing spiritual numbers, among them "Down In The Valley To Pray," "Must I Be Carried To The Sky," "Run Sinners" and "You Must Have That Religion, Hallaloo." The CD begins with an informative interview/performance segment that features Leadbelly answering questions about his life and stylistic influences, then demonstrating techniques and recounting the origins of particular songs. The disc also contains an interesting renditions of "When I Was A Cowboy" and the topical tunes "Mr. Hitler," "The Scottsboro Boys" and "The Roosevelt Song." Leadbelly's mournful, moving and authoritative vocals, plus his sometimes surging, sometimes reflective guitar playing, were never more moving or appealing than during the Library of Congress sessions. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
Subject: American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, African American Music, Música Afro-Americana, Música Afroamericana
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Música Afro-Americana, Música Afroamericana