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Hi All,
Episode two of “American Song” is an exploration of some of the early regional music from before the 20th century. Like some of the things we listened to in episode one, many of these forms survive and continue to be popular today!
In this half-hour episode, we’ll listen to Appalachian and Mountain music, then travel down to Louisiana for a sampling of Cajun music! No trip to Louisiana is complete without at least a short stop in New Orleans – we’ll be back to New Orleans again in episode three. This week, however, we’re digging into the march music; early jazz music was, at least in part, played of ex- marching band members. And I hope you’re leaving a little room on your plate for some Mexican food – or at least music! Our neighbors to the south have contributed to our culture like everyone else.
Here’s a list of the music used in this episode:
West Virginia Gals
Recorded 11/26/66 in the family home of Glen Lyn; Giles County, Virginia.
Source: Library of Congress
Barbara Allen
Sung by “Granny Porter”; Wade Ward, fiddle player.
Source: Ballads and Songs of the Blue Ridge Mountains; Persistence & Change
Camden Clog Dancing
Mike Adamson YouTube video
Darlin’ Cori
Cedric Watson on Gourd Banjo
Cedric Watson YouTube video
Wash Tub Bass
Demonstration by Mick Ralphs
YouTube video
Whiskey Before Breakfast
Performed by: Stephen Seifert
YouTube video
High On a Mountain
Performed by: Ola Belle Reed
Classic Mountain Songs; Smithsonian Folkways
Cajun Comedian
Comedy by: Kent Gonsoulin
YouTube video
La Danse du Mardi Gras
Performed by: The Balfa Brothers
Pomona Waltz
Emil Waldtleufel; composer
Recorded by E. Berliner Gramophone; 1897
Source; Library of Congress
Soldier’s March
Performed by Prince’s Military Band
Recording Date; 3-25-1909
Source: Library of Congress
Panama Rag
Performed by: Regimental Band of the Republic (instrumentalist)
Recorded By: American Record Co.
Date: 1905
La Cucaracha
Performed by: Cuco Sanchez
Volver, Volver
Performed by: Vicente Fernandez
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Get in touch!
Hi All,
Episode two of “American Song” is an exploration of some of the early regional music from before the 20th century. Like some of the things we listened to in episode one, many of these forms survive and continue to be popular today!
In this half-hour episode, we’ll listen to Appalachian and Mountain music, then travel down to Louisiana for a sampling of Cajun music! No trip to Louisiana is complete without at least a short stop in New Orleans – we’ll be back to New Orleans again in episode three. This week, however, we’re digging into the march music; early jazz music was, at least in part, played of ex- marching band members. And I hope you’re leaving a little room on your plate for some Mexican food – or at least music! Our neighbors to the south have contributed to our culture like everyone else.
Here’s a list of the music used in this episode:
West Virginia Gals
Recorded 11/26/66 in the family home of Glen Lyn; Giles County, Virginia.
Source: Library of Congress
Barbara Allen
Sung by “Granny Porter”; Wade Ward, fiddle player.
Source: Ballads and Songs of the Blue Ridge Mountains; Persistence & Change
Camden Clog Dancing
Mike Adamson YouTube video
Darlin’ Cori
Cedric Watson on Gourd Banjo
Cedric Watson YouTube video
Wash Tub Bass
Demonstration by Mick Ralphs
YouTube video
Whiskey Before Breakfast
Performed by: Stephen Seifert
YouTube video
High On a Mountain
Performed by: Ola Belle Reed
Classic Mountain Songs; Smithsonian Folkways
Cajun Comedian
Comedy by: Kent Gonsoulin
YouTube video
La Danse du Mardi Gras
Performed by: The Balfa Brothers
Pomona Waltz
Emil Waldtleufel; composer
Recorded by E. Berliner Gramophone; 1897
Source; Library of Congress
Soldier’s March
Performed by Prince’s Military Band
Recording Date; 3-25-1909
Source: Library of Congress
Panama Rag
Performed by: Regimental Band of the Republic (instrumentalist)
Recorded By: American Record Co.
Date: 1905
La Cucaracha
Performed by: Cuco Sanchez
Volver, Volver
Performed by: Vicente Fernandez
Join our community and continue your journey through American Song: Visit us on Facebook.
There, you'll get more information, video content, and more about the music and personalities covered in all our episodes.