Compact disc. Program notes by Samuel Charters, with discographic information ([16] p. : ports.) inserted in container. Various performers. Recorded 1950-1976, chiefly in the 1950s. Except for 4 tracks, recorded by Samuel Charters; tracks 1-3 recorded in Gambia. All songs previously released ca. 1951-1984 except for "My soul will be saved" and "A child will rise" previously unreleased. Notes by Samuel Charters on container insert. Compact disc.
Contents:
Kedo (Jali Nyama Suso, kora and vocal) [trad.] -- Tutu Jara (Mandingo Griots [trad.] -- Bengsimbe (Fula flutist [trad.] -- You're my all night steady (Robert Pete Williams) -- Pearlee blues (Furry Lewis) -- My soul will be saved (Ethel Perkins & Equila Hall [trad.] -- A child will rise (Ethel Perkins) [trad.] -- Rolling and tumbling blues (Eddie "One-String" Jones) [trad.] -- Slidin' delta (J.D. Short) -- Black woman (Rich Amerson) -- Go down Old Hannah (Texas prison camp work gang) [trad.] -- Russia, let God's moon alone (Sister Dora Alexander) -- Well, I've been down to Memphis (Daddy Hotcakes) -- Raise a ruckus tonight (The Mobile Strugglers) [trad., arr. Crenshaw, Reeves, Tyler Jackson] -- Have you ever been mistreated? (Joe Hunter) -- Penitentiary blues (Lightnin' Hopkins).
OCLC:
(OCoLC)51475151
Locations:
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
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