VA - Negro Folk Music of Alabama Vol.1-6 (2012)
BAND/ARTIST: VA
- Title: Negro Folk Music of Alabama Vol.1-6
- Year Of Release: 2012
- Label: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- Genre: Folk, Blues, Gospel, Spirituals / Sermons
- Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue,log,scans)
- Total Time: 03:41:26
- Total Size: 1,1 Gb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Vol. 1: Secular Music
"In an attempt to break away from the caricature of black music that was popular in America during the 1950s, Harold Courlander compiled this collection as documentation of black music in Alabama in its purest form. This first volume of secular music highlights some of the different manifestations of black music during that time including the virtuosic harmonica playing of Joe Brown, the left-handed guitar playing of Willie Smith, and the popular ring games of school children."-- SF
Vol. 2: Religious Music
"In an attempt to break away from the caricature of black music that was popular in America during the 1950s, Harold Courlander compiled this collection as documentation of black music in Alabama in its purest form. Placed in the context of homilies and prayers this second volume of religious music captures the essence of black spirituals found in the south and features the popular hymn, “Free At Last.”"-- SF
Vol. 3: Rich Amerson - 1
"American folklorist Harold Courlander compiled this series in an attempt to break the caricature of black music that was popular in America during the 1950s. Many aspects of the distinct musical styles presented can be traced back to their roots in traditional African music, including the use of handclapping, responsive singing, and falsetto voice. This third volume presents a glimpse into the prophetic mind of Rich Amerson, a rural blues and folk musician, who tells stories of ethics and the old South, Earth and animals, the sermons of nature and human emotions as they have the ability to transcend poverty. This album demonstrates Amerson's belief that "when life is big, music is big."
Liner notes include an explanation of the various influences that helped shape African American music from this time period, as well as a brief biography of Rich Amerson and the album's complete song texts."-- SF
Vol. 4: Rich Amerson - 2
"American folklorist Harold Courlander compiled this series (Negro Folk Music of Alabama) from the recordings he made in rural Alabama in 1950. The album is an attempt to counter the stereotypes of black music that were popular in America during the middle of the 20th century. This fourth volume, album 2, presents traditional spirituals and newer gospel songs (plus one story), often displaying the traditional call-and-response singing pattern. Although Rich Amerson takes the lead, his sister, Earthy Anne Coleman, is consistently present in a supporting role.
Liner notes include an explanation of the various influences that helped shape African American music, as well as a brief biography of Rich Amerson and song lyrics."-- SF
Vol. 5: Spirituals
"This album is the fifth in a series of volumes dedicated to " American negro music," showcasing spirituals performed by Dock Reed (1878-1958) and Vera Hall Ward (1902-1964). Reed was a deeply religious man whose repertoire was stayed within spiritual music rather than secular or " sinful" songs. Ward was Reed’s cousin, and both worked in manual labor (Reed in agriculture, Ward in house work). This plays into the elements of typical aspects of the work songs within this genre, such as responsive singing and rhythmic punctuation used to mark labor tasks, such as striking a nail with a hammer. The clear, direct singing on this album serves as documentation of this music rather than focusing on the performance element of the music. Liner notes include an overview of the entire series of Negro Folk Music of Alabama , as well as notes and lyrics specific to this volume."-- SF
Vol. 6: Ring Game Songs and Others
"American folklorist Harold Courlander compiled this series (Negro Folk Music of Alabama) from recordings he made in rural Alabama in 1950. The album is an attempt to counter the stereotypes of black music that were popular in America during the middle of the 20th century. This sixth volume begins with ring and line games which were recorded at various rural Alabama schools. Ring games are played with children standing in a circle, often holding hands; the leader stands outside the circle performing some action. To get the idea, imagine “Duck, Duck, Goose.” (The identical ring game recordings are found on FW07004.) They are followed by miscellaneous children's songs, work songs, blues, hymns, and relatively modern gospel songs.
Liner notes written by Harold Courlander include directions on how to play various ring games."-- SF
"In an attempt to break away from the caricature of black music that was popular in America during the 1950s, Harold Courlander compiled this collection as documentation of black music in Alabama in its purest form. This first volume of secular music highlights some of the different manifestations of black music during that time including the virtuosic harmonica playing of Joe Brown, the left-handed guitar playing of Willie Smith, and the popular ring games of school children."-- SF
Vol. 2: Religious Music
"In an attempt to break away from the caricature of black music that was popular in America during the 1950s, Harold Courlander compiled this collection as documentation of black music in Alabama in its purest form. Placed in the context of homilies and prayers this second volume of religious music captures the essence of black spirituals found in the south and features the popular hymn, “Free At Last.”"-- SF
Vol. 3: Rich Amerson - 1
"American folklorist Harold Courlander compiled this series in an attempt to break the caricature of black music that was popular in America during the 1950s. Many aspects of the distinct musical styles presented can be traced back to their roots in traditional African music, including the use of handclapping, responsive singing, and falsetto voice. This third volume presents a glimpse into the prophetic mind of Rich Amerson, a rural blues and folk musician, who tells stories of ethics and the old South, Earth and animals, the sermons of nature and human emotions as they have the ability to transcend poverty. This album demonstrates Amerson's belief that "when life is big, music is big."
Liner notes include an explanation of the various influences that helped shape African American music from this time period, as well as a brief biography of Rich Amerson and the album's complete song texts."-- SF
Vol. 4: Rich Amerson - 2
"American folklorist Harold Courlander compiled this series (Negro Folk Music of Alabama) from the recordings he made in rural Alabama in 1950. The album is an attempt to counter the stereotypes of black music that were popular in America during the middle of the 20th century. This fourth volume, album 2, presents traditional spirituals and newer gospel songs (plus one story), often displaying the traditional call-and-response singing pattern. Although Rich Amerson takes the lead, his sister, Earthy Anne Coleman, is consistently present in a supporting role.
Liner notes include an explanation of the various influences that helped shape African American music, as well as a brief biography of Rich Amerson and song lyrics."-- SF
Vol. 5: Spirituals
"This album is the fifth in a series of volumes dedicated to " American negro music," showcasing spirituals performed by Dock Reed (1878-1958) and Vera Hall Ward (1902-1964). Reed was a deeply religious man whose repertoire was stayed within spiritual music rather than secular or " sinful" songs. Ward was Reed’s cousin, and both worked in manual labor (Reed in agriculture, Ward in house work). This plays into the elements of typical aspects of the work songs within this genre, such as responsive singing and rhythmic punctuation used to mark labor tasks, such as striking a nail with a hammer. The clear, direct singing on this album serves as documentation of this music rather than focusing on the performance element of the music. Liner notes include an overview of the entire series of Negro Folk Music of Alabama , as well as notes and lyrics specific to this volume."-- SF
Vol. 6: Ring Game Songs and Others
"American folklorist Harold Courlander compiled this series (Negro Folk Music of Alabama) from recordings he made in rural Alabama in 1950. The album is an attempt to counter the stereotypes of black music that were popular in America during the middle of the 20th century. This sixth volume begins with ring and line games which were recorded at various rural Alabama schools. Ring games are played with children standing in a circle, often holding hands; the leader stands outside the circle performing some action. To get the idea, imagine “Duck, Duck, Goose.” (The identical ring game recordings are found on FW07004.) They are followed by miscellaneous children's songs, work songs, blues, hymns, and relatively modern gospel songs.
Liner notes written by Harold Courlander include directions on how to play various ring games."-- SF
Tracklist
Vol. 1: Secular Music
1. Joe Brown - Mama Don't Tear My Clothes (1:42)
2. Joe Brown - Southern Pacific (1:23)
3. Rich Amerson - Black Woman (5:00)
4. Red Willie Smith - Kansas City Blues (1:46)
5. Red Willie Smith - Salty Dog Blues (1:30)
6. East York School (ala.) - I'm Goin' Up North (1:27)
7. Lilly's Chapel School (ala.) - Little Sally Walker (1:05)
8. Lilly's Chapel School (ala.) - See See Rider (1:21)
9. Vera Hall - Mama's Goin' To Buy Him A Little Lap Dog (0:47)
10. Earthy Anne Coleman - Soon As My Back's Turned (1:35)
11. Willie Turner - She Done Got Ugly (1:20)
12. Willie Turner - Now Your Man Done Gone (2:05)
13. Annie Grace Horn Dodson - Field Calls (1:20)
14. Annie Grace Horn Dodson - Father's Field Call (0:27)
15. Annie Grace Horn Dodson - Children's Call (0:45)
16. Enoch Brown - Greeting Call (0:48)
17. Unspecified - Complaint Call (0:42)
18. Rich Amerson - Brer Rabbit And The Alligators (3:55)
Vol. 2: Religious Music
1. Dock Reed - Trampin' Trampin' (1:26)
2. Dock Reed & Vera Hall - Dead And Gone (1:45)
3. E.d. Tuckey - Abraham And Lot (4:03)
4. Earthy Anne Coleman, Price Coleman & Rich Amerson - Rock Chair, I Told You To Rock (3:54)
5. Annie Grace Horn Dodson - I Wonder Where My Brother Gone (1:21)
6. Dock Reed & Vera Hall - Free At Last (1:41)
7. Earthy Anne Coleman & Rich Amerson - Jonah (6:26)
8. Dock Reed - Low Down Death Right Easy (2:19)
9. Dock Reed - Jesus Goin' To Make Up My Dyin' Bed (1:20)
10. Dock Reed & Vera Hall - Prayer (2:41)
11. Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church (bogue Chito, Miss.) - Prayer Meeting (2:04)
12. Hibler Family & Rosie Hibler - Move Members Move (2:03)
Vol. 3: Rich Amerson - 1
1. Rich Amerson - Railroad-lining Track (3:18)
2. Rich Amerson - Texas Sandstorm (2:08)
3. Rich Amerson - John Henry (8:01)
4. Rich Amerson - Chicago And Rome (1:55)
5. Rich Amerson - Challenge To The Doctor (2:49)
6. Rich Amerson - Draft Board (2:27)
7. Rich Amerson - River, Creek, Sun, Moon (0:56)
8. Rich Amerson - The Champion (5:01)
9. Rich Amerson - Brer Rabbit Tales (13:50)
10. Rich Amerson - Sermonizing (2:51)
Vol. 4: Rich Amerson - 2
1. Richard Amerson - Animals In Church (3:32)
2. Richard Amerson - King David (4:51)
3. Richard Amerson - Israelites Shouting (4:16)
4. Richard Amerson - Didn't You Hear (3:35)
5. Richard Amerson - When You Feel Like Moaning (2:47)
6. Richard Amerson - Death Have Mercy (3:23)
7. Richard Amerson - It's Getting Late In The Evening (5:26)
8. Richard Amerson - Lord I'm Waiting On You (3:36)
9. Richard Amerson - Job Job (6:34)
10. Richard Amerson - Come On Up To Bright Glory (1:56)
11. Richard Amerson - This May Be Your Last Time (5:07)
Vol. 5: Spirituals
1. Various Artists - I'm Going Home On The Morning Train (2:01)
2. Various Artists - My God Aint No Lying Man (2:13)
3. Various Artists - Where The Sun Will Never Go Down (2:06)
4. Various Artists - Troubled Lord, I'm Troubled (1:31)
5. Various Artists - Look How They Done My Lord (2:03)
6. Various Artists - Job Job (2:16)
7. Various Artists - What Month Was Jesus Born In (2:10)
8. Various Artists - Somebody's Talking About Jesus (1:31)
9. Various Artists - Death Is Awful (1:46)
10. Various Artists - The Hills Of Mt. Zion (1:43)
11. Various Artists - Low Down The Chariot And Let Me Ride (2:09)
12. Various Artists - The Blood Done Signed My Name (3:23)
13. Various Artists - Everybody Talkin' About Heaven (2:51)
14. Various Artists - Noah, Noah (1:25)
15. Various Artists - Plumb The Line (1:39)
16. Various Artists - Travelling Shoes (1:43)
Vol. 6: Ring Game Songs and Others
1. Recorded At Lilly's Chapel School In York, Alabama - Mary Mack (2:00)
2. Recorded At Lilly's Chapel School In York, Alabama - Bob A Needle (0:54)
3. Recorded At Lilly's Chapel School In York, Alabama - Watch That Lady (1:20)
4. Recorded At Lilly's Chapel School In York, Alabama - Old Lady Sally Wants To Jump (0:50)
5. Recorded At Lilly's Chapel School In York, Alabama - Loop De Loop (1:46)
6. Recorded At Lilly's Chapel School In York, Alabama - Green Green Rocky Road (1:29)
7. Recorded At Brown's Chapel School In Livingston, Alabama - Rosie Darling Rosie (1:37)
8. Recorded At Brown's Chapel School In Livingston, Alabama - I Must See (1:37)
9. Recorded At Pilgrim Church School In Livingston, Alabama - Bluebird Bluebird (1:13)
10. Recorded At Pilgrim Church School In Livingston, Alabama - May Go 'round The Needle (2:35)
11. Recorded At East York School In East York, Alabama - Stooping On The Window (1:10)
12. Recorded At East York School In East York, Alabama - Charlie Over The Ocean (0:56)
13. Celina Lewis, Recorded At Her Home In Livingston, Alabama - Session With Celina Lewis (5:13)
14. Annie Grace Horn Dodson - Water On The Wheel (0:48)
15. Annie Grace Horn Dodson - Go Pray Ye (2:37)
16. Willie Turner, Near Livingston, Alabama - Captain Holler Hurry (1:27)
17. Willie Turner, Near Livingston, Alabama - John Henry (2:16)
18. Peelee Hatchee (emanuel Jones) Near Livingston, Alabama - Going To Have A Talk With The Chief Of Police (1:48)
19. Davie Lee, Marian Mississippi - Meet Me In The Bottoms (1:35)
20. Joe Brown, Harrison Ross And Willie John Strong Near Livingston, Alabama - When The Role Is Called In Heaven (2:41)
21. Joe Brown, Harrison Ross And Willie John Strong Near Livingston, Alabama - I Moaned And I Moaned (1:21)
22. Rosie N. Wilson At Brown's Chapel, Alabama - I'm Standing In A Safety Zone (2:53)
Blues | Discography | Folk | FLAC / APE
As a ISRA.CLOUD's PREMIUM member you will have the following benefits:
- Unlimited high speed downloads
- Download directly without waiting time
- Unlimited parallel downloads
- Support for download accelerators
- No advertising
- Resume broken downloads