Down home music [videorecording] : a journey through the heartland 1963 / the Arhoolie Foundation ; produced by Chris Strachwitz ; photographed by Dietrich Wawzyn ; tour guide, assistant sound, lighting, and translations by Chris Strachwitz ; edited by Maureen Gosling.
Eddie Schaible. Good Time Washboard 3 -- Barbara Dane -- Lowell Fulsom and his band -- King Louis H. Narcisse and Mount Zion Spiritual Temple -- Tohono O'Odham (Papago) conjunto -- Rev. Louis Overstreet and the congregation at St. Luke's Powerhouse Church of God in Christ -- Rev. Overstreet's sons -- Brother Davis of A.A. Allen's "Miracle revivals" -- "Spider" Kilpatrick -- Ed Lee Natay -- Chief White Cloud -- Mance Lipscomb -- Black Ace -- Hop Wilson -- Whistlin' Alex Moore -- Lightnin' Sam Hopkins -- Shorty Le Blanc and his Sugar Bees -- Willie Thomas with his wife and family -- The George Lewis Band -- Sweet Emma Barrett -- Eureka Brass Band -- The Hodges Brothers -- The Lewis Family -- Red Sovine -- The Willis Brothers -- Blind James Campbell and his Nashville Street Band -- J.E. Mainer's Mountaineers -- Eddie Schaible.
Summary:
In 1963, German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn hired Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz to take him on a musical tour of America. He produced three films, dealing with blues, gospel, and hillbilly music, but the negatives were lost. This film reconstructs the journey, from the best elements still available. Includes an optional running commentary by Chris Strachwitz.
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