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Clifton Chenier: Louisiana Blues and Zydeco

Arhoolie Records – CD 9053

Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 2005
Genre: Blues, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Louisiana Blues, Cajun & Zydeco
[Tracklist]
01 Zydeco et Pas Sale (03:06)
02 Lafayette Waltz (03:04)
03 Louisiana Two-Step (04:47)
04 Clifton's Waltz (03:06)
05 Louisiana Blues (03:26)
06 Hot Rod (03:08)
07 Banana Man (04:14)
08 Ay-Tete-Fee (03:16)
09 It's Hard (04:59)
10 I Can't Stand (03:24)
11 I Can Look Down at Your Woman (02:41)
12 Accordion Boogie (03:21)
13 Banana Man (Take 2) (04:33)
14 Ay, Ai Ai (03:27)
15 Clifton's Blues (Where Can My Baby Be) (03:29)
16 Let's Rock Awhile (03:46)
17 Elmore's Blues (02:40)
18 Clifton's Two Step (03:38)
19 Zydeco et Pas Sale (Take 1) (03:13)
[Credits]
Clifton Chenier (accordion/harmonica/vocals) Elmore Nixon (piano) Cleveland Keyes (guitar) Fulton Antoine (bass) Robert St. Judy (drums)
[Notes]
Zydeco music, which melds French, Native American, and blues traditions, is popular among the many French-speaking Black Creoles living along the Texas-Louisiana Gulf coast. That its appeal reaches well beyond the region is partly because of Clifton Chenier, who is often credited with introducing the music to audiences outside of his native southwestern Louisiana. This collection features some early recordings by Chenier; he plays accordion and sings in French Creole patois and English.

Snooks Eaglin: Country Boy in New Orleans

With Lucious Bridges and Percy Randolph

Arhoolie Records – CD 348

Series: Over 60 Minutes Of Classic Blues
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genre: Blues, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Louisiana Blues, Country Blues
[Tracklist]
01 Country Boy Down In New Orleans (2:29)
02 Mama Don't You Tear My Clothes (1:57)
03 I've Had My Fun (3:58)
04 Bottle Up And Go (2:51)
05 Give Me The Good Old Boxcar (3:23)
06 Walking Blues (3:16)
07 Possum Up A Simmon Tree (1:58)
08 That's All Right (3:45)
09 Veal Chop And Pork Chop (1:31)
10 Down By The Riverside (2:36)
11 Model T And The Train (2:20)
12 Jack O'Diamonds (1:37)
13 Death Valley Blues (3:54)
14 Rock Me Mama (2:48)
15 John Henry (2:41)
16 Locomotive Train (2:12)
17 I Had A Little Woman (3:11)
18 Rock Me Mama (4:15)
19 Mailman Passed (2:30)
20 Going Back To New Orleans (2:52)
21 Mardi Gras Mambo (3:32)
22 Bottle Up & Go (2:19)
23 This Train (3:43)
[Credits]
Producer and Liner Notes Editor: Chris Strachwitz, Recorder, Photographer and Liner Notes: Harry Oster, Liner Notes: Dix Bruce, Designer: Wayne Pope, Recorder: Richard Allen
[Notes]
Fird "Snooks" Eaglin (1936?–2007) was a singer and self-taught guitarist. A New Orleans native, Eaglin lost his sight as a young child, and he crafted his unique sound with just his voice and a guitar he received as a birthday present. First recorded by folklorist Harry Oster in the 1950s, his musical repertoire included blues, country, and folk, all sung in his soulful style. His career continued into the 21st century with appearances at iconic New Orleans venues and the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

We Shall Overcome: Songs of the Freedom Riders and the Sit-Ins

Folkways Records – FH 5591

Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: US
Released: 1961
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Gospel, Struggle & Protest
[Traklist]
A1 This Little Light of Mine (02:18)
A2 There's a Meeting Here Tonight (01:56)
A3 Rock My Soul (02:00)
A4 Hold On (02:42)
A5 Let Us Break Bread Together (02:43)
A6 We are Soldiers in the Army (02:40)
A7 We Shall Not Be Moved (02:26)
B1 Your Dog (02:40)
B2 Michael, Row the Boat Ashore (03:24)
B3 I'm So Glad (02:36)
B4 Oh, Freedom (03:20)
B5 We Shall Overcome (05:35)
[Credits]
Producer: Guy Carawan and Moses Asch, Designer: Ronald Clyne
[Notes]
This 1961 recording of spirituals, gospel and new music to "express the spirit of freedom" was the result of an effort by producer and performer Guy Carawan to bring together singers representative of hundreds of thousands African American students from the south participating in sit-ins, stand-ins and freedom rides for "first class citizenship" during the civil rights movement. The songs are performed by The Montgomery Gospel Trio, comprised of three high school girls from Alabama, as well as four seminary students who call themselves "The Nashville Quartet" in an impromtu session as recorded by Moses Asch. 12 songs, 34 minutes, featuring liner notes detailing the history of the civil rights movement, pictures, and song lyrics.

Taquachito Nights: Conjunto Music from South Texas

Smithsonian Folkways – SFW CD 40477

Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 1999
Genre: Latin, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Conjunto Music
[Tracklist]
01 El Burro Pardo (The Roan Donkey): Gilberto Pérez y sus Compadres (02:36)
02 La Sicodelica Polka (The Psychodelic Polka): Ernesto Guerra y su Conjunto (02:43)
03 El Sinaloence: Mingo Saldivar y sus Tremendos Cuatro Espadas (04:09)
04 El Porron: Ricardo Guzmán y Los Tres Aces (01:53)
05 Bajo Sexto y Accordion: Freddy González y Los Super Unidos (03:31)
06 Juarez: Los Brillantes de Martín Zapata (03:41)
07 El Chueco: Los Fantasmas del Valle (03:55)
08 Noche de Amores (The Night of Lovers): Valerio Longoria y su Conjunto (03:47)
09 El Senderito: Amadeo Flores y su Conjunto (02:02)
10 Maldito Vicio (Damned Vice): Joe Ramos y Ellos (03:59)
11 Atotonilco: Tony de la Rosa y su Conjunto (04:25)
12 Crei (I Believed): Freddy González y Los Super Unidos (04:16)
13 Calle Diez y Siete (Seventeenth Street): Ernesto Guerra y su Conjunto (03:33)
14 Bellos Recuerdos (Beautiful Memories): Los Fantasmas del Valle (04:21)
15 Skokie: Amadeo Flores y su Conjunto (03:10)
16 Tres Flores (Three Flowers): Ricardo Guzmán y Los Tres Aces (02:36)
17 Arrancate: Conjunto Aztlan (03:25)
18 Los Laureles (The Laurels): Rieles Express de San Benito (04:10)
19 El Coco Rayado: Rubén Vela y su Conjunto (06:25)
[Credits]
Producer and Recorder: Pete Reiniger, Producer: Cynthia Vidaurri, Cover Artwork: Joe Lopez, Designer: Visual Dialogue, Mastering Engineer: Charlie Pilzer
[Notes]
Recorded live at the 1998 16 de Septiembre Conjunto Festival of the Narcisco Martinez Cultural Arts Center in San Benito, Texas, these powerful recordings reveal the historical roots of conjunto and show new directions taken by some conjunto bands today. This lively dance music, played by some of conjunto's best-known performers, features accordions, bajo sexto and stirring vocals. 36-page booklet with English translations of Spanish song texts, photographs, maps. Produced in collaboration with the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, with the support of the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce.

"Can You Fool Your Shadow?"

Game and Concept Songs for Children

Conceived & performed by Andrew Gunsberg

Folkways Records - FC 7515

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Children's
[Tracklist]
A1 Mr. Mud (04:33)
A2 Wicked Man (04:15)
A3 Funny Little Seeds (03:37)
A4 The Friend-ship (05:12)
A5 Lovely Place (04:22)
B1 Firefighter, Policeman, and Doctor Too (03:40)
B2 Bouncing Ball (05:26)
B3 Woke Up Today (03:16)
B4 Baggy Road (04:37)
B5 Can You Fool Your Shadow? (04:28)
[Credits]
Andrew Gunsberg (guitar/vocals)
Designer: Ronald Clyne, Photographer: Annee Gunsberg
[Notes]
On this recording, educator and musician Andrew Gunsberg presents a collection of idea songs for young children. In the introduction, he explains the songs can be used in group lessons to reinforce concepts and to stimulate pretend play during free play. Songs include "Mr. Mud," "Funny Little Seeds," "Bouncing Ball," and "Can You Feel Your Shadow." Liner notes consist of advice for teachers with regard to class activities for each song, followed by song lyrics. This is one of three albums Gunsberg recorded for Folkways. The others are Color Train (FW07517) and Saddle Up Your Pony and Other Movement Songs (FW07516).

Black Banjo Songsters of North Carolina and Virginia

Smithsonian Folkways – SF CD 40079

Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1998
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, African American
[Tracklist]
01 The Coo Coo (Coo Coo Bird): John Snipes (01:15)
02 The Coo Coo (Coo Coo Bird): Dink Roberts (02:12)
03 Old Rattler (Fox Chase): John Snipes (02:47)
04 Georgia Buck (Georgie Buck)(Never Let a Woman Have Her Way): Dink Roberts (01:03)
05 Georgia Buck: Joe and Odell Thompson (01:38)
06 John Henry: James Roberts51 (00:51)
07 High Sheriff: Dink Roberts (00:40)
08 John Hardy: Dink Roberts (01:06)
09 Garfield: Dink Roberts (01:23)
10 Old Corn Liquor: Dink Roberts (01:22)
11 Old Corn Liquor: Joe and Odell Thompson (01:11)
12 John Henry: Joe and Odell Thompson (02:20)
13 Love Somebody (Soldier's Joy): Joe and Tommy Thompson (02:14)
14 Long Tail Blue: John Snipes (01:22)
15 Ain't Gonna Rain No More: John Snipes and Tommy Thompson (01:17)
16 Going Where I've Never Been Before: John Snipes (03:50)
17 Black Annie: Dink Roberts (02:19)
18 Old Blue: Dink Roberts (02:06)
19 Going Away from Home (Take Care of My Wife and Child): John Snipes (03:55)
20 You Don't Know My Darling: John Snipes (01:19)
21 Jaybird March: Etta Baker and Cora Phillips (01:51)
22 Going Up North: John Jackson (01:50)
23 Sugar Hill: Homer Walker (02:27)
24 Momma Don't Allow: Irvin Cook and Leonard Bowles (02:02)
25 Shortnin' Bread: Leonard Bowles (01:49)
26 Shortnin' Bread: Lewis "Big Sweet" Hairston (01:58)
27 Fox Chase: John Tyree (01:12)
28 Roustabout (Buffalo): Dink Roberts (01:24)
29 Cookin' in the Kitchen: John Snipes (01:51)
30 Coo Coo Bird: Rufus Kasey (04:44)
31 Fox Chase: Dink Roberts (04:22)
32 Little Brown Jug: Joe and Odell Thompson (01:28)
[Credits]
Producer: Scott Odell and Cecilia Conway, Cover Artwork: Henry Ossawa Turner, Designer: Visual Dialogue
[Notes]
The sounds and social history of African American banjo playing—32 superb instrumentals and vocals, recorded between 1974 and 1997. Extensively annotated with performer's life histories, tunings, lyrics, bibliography, and discography. The banjo's gourd ancestors came to the Americas with enslaved Africans, forging the link between West African griots and performers of 20th-century blues and string-band music. 64 minutes.

New Orleans Jazz at the Kitty Halls

Arhoolie Records – F1013

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1960
Genre: Jazz, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Dixieland Jazz
[Tracklist]
A1 Shake it and Break it: Punch Miller's New Orleans Band
A2 Maggie: Kid Thomas' Algiers Stompers
A3 I Ain't Good Looking: Billie & DeDe Pierce
A4 Put on Yout Old Grey Bonnet: Jane's Alley Six
A5 High Society: Kid Clayton's Happy Pals
B1 Sheik of Araby: Kid Sheik's Storeyville Ramblers
B2 Nelly Gray: Kid Howard's La Vida Band
B3 Savoy Blues: George Guesnon's New Orleans Stompers
B4 Hindustan: John Handy's Louisiana Shakers
[Credits]
Liner Notes and Cover Photo: Chris A. Strachwitz, Designer: Wayne Pope, Recorder: Ken Mills, Bill Russell and Ralph Collins
[Notes]
This collection of traditional New Orleans jazz, recorded in the early 1960s, was performed by some of the musicians who were among the originators of early traditional jazz in the 1920s. In the 1960s, many of these musicians were members of the New Orleans Preservation Jazz Hall Band. Among the featured performers in this collection are Kid Thomas (Thomas Valentine) and George "Kid Sheik" Colar on cornets, George Lewis on clarinet, and "Captain" John Handy on alto saxophone.

Ballads & Corridos 1949-1975

Arhoolie Records – CD 367

Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2009
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Latin, World
[Tracklist]
01 Belen Galindo: Trovadores Norteños con Conjunto de Tony de la Rosa (02:43)
02 Asalto de Zamora: Los Cancioneros del Bajío (02:44)
03 La Llegua y la Potranca: Los Desveladores (02:53)
04 Kilometro 1160: Los Norteños de Terán (03:03)
05 Ezequiel Rodríguez: El Palomo y El Gorrión (03:10)
06 Ezequiel Rodríguez: Meme y Lupe con Los Hermanos Cardenas (03:09)
07 Aventuras del West: Timoteo Cantú y Jesús Villa (02:36)
08 El Güero Candelario: Juanita y María Mendoza (03:08)
09 Mujer Paseada: Los Tres Reyes (02:40)
10 Contestación a Mujer Paseada: Juanita y María Mendoza (02:53)
11 El Maton de San Antonio: Gaytan y Cantú (03:01)
12 El Mojado: Timoteo Cantú y Jesús Maya (03:21)
13 Corrido de Ismael Ramos: Los Bravos de Matamoros (02:49)
14 Corrido de Chessman: Valerio Longoria y su Conjunto (02:49)
15 Lamento a Kennedy: Gilberto López (03:15)
16 Los Derechos Civiles: Los Oros del Valle (02:49)
17 Homenaje a J. F. Kennedy: Los Conquistadores (03:55)
18 Recordando al Presidente: Los Canarios del Valle (03:03)
19 Corrido de Patricia Hearst: Los Magnífikos (04:30)
20 Corrido de Martin Luther King: Gregorio y María (03:21)
21 Las Crescientes de Beulah: Gilberto Pérez (03:38)
22 Rinches de Texas: Dueto Reynosa (02:52)
[Credits]
Editor, Liner Notes & Translator: James Nicolopulos, Editor: Chris Strachwitz, Artwork: Josue Rojas, Designer: Wayne Pope, Translator: F. Forrest Maldonado and Velerie B. Maldonado
[Notes]
Ballads and Corridos (narrative ballads) was recorded on both sides of the American-Mexican border during a time (1949–1975) of social, cultural, and political conflict. Songs tell stories of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and President John F. Kennedy, of land reform and a farmworkers’ strike, of immigration and a woman’s honor. Ballads heavily relies on the traditional sounds of Mexican and Southwest American music by incorporating conjunto and tejana styles of song.

Comanche Flute played by Doc Tate Nevaquaya

Smithsonian Folkways – SFW CD 50403

Format: CD, Reissue
Country: US
Released: 2004
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Native American
[Tracklist]
01 Comanche And English Greeting (0:30)
02 I Saw An Eagle Fly Introduction (2:09)
03 I Saw An Eagle Fly (3:11)
04 Edmund Wayne Song Introduction (0:13)
05 Edmund Wayne Song (2:28)
06 Discussion Of Flute (3:36)
07 When The Moon Is Full Introduction (0:30)
08 When The Moon Is Full (3:27)
09 Comanche Riding Song Introduction (1:02)
10 Comanche Riding Song (2:26)
11 Flute Wind Song Introduction (0:38)
12 Flute Wind Song (2:27)
13 Omaha Wind Song Introduction (0:19)
14 Omaha Wind Song (2:06)
15 Richard Foolsbull's Song Introduction (0:52)
16 Richard Foolsbull's Song (3:01)
17 Riding Song (2:31)
18 If You Really Loved Me Introduction (0:53)
19 If You Really Loved Me (2:08)
20 Jesus I Always Want To Be Near You Introduction (0:40)
21 Jesus I Always Want To Be Near You (2:25)
22 Comanche Moon Song Introduction (0:33)
23 Comanche Moon Song (2:42)
24 Round Dance Song Introduction (0:13)
25 Round Dance Song (2:03)
[Creduts]
Producer and Recorder: Verna Gillis, Recorder: Bradford Graves, Designer: Caroline Brownell, Mastering Engineer: Pete Reiniger
[Notes]
Doc Tate Nevaquaya (1932-1996) expressed his Comanche heritage musically through the Native American flute. His compositions and arrangements of a variety of Native American vocal genres have inspired a new generation of Native American and nonnative flute players. Although the older flute tradition declined during the first half of the 20th century, when many of the old melodies are no longer played, Nevaquaya inspired the creation of new and innovative flute compositions, creating an extensive repertoire for the instrument. With the flute’s revival during the 1970s, the flute’s context, function, and music changed. Nevaquaya played an important role in this movement, retaining tradition on one level, but manifesting ideas for change. 43 minutes. Originally issued as in 1979 as Folkways Records 04328.

Hawaiian Chants, Hula and Love-Dance Songs

Recorded in Hawaii by Jacob Feuerring with Tom Hiona

Ethnic Folkways Library – FE 4571

Format: Vinyl, Albim
Country: US
Released: 1972
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Hawaiian
[Tracklist]
A1 Pele, Pele, Pele (Hawaiian Drama-Hula): Hawaiian dancers, male singer (01:51)
A2 Kamapuaa (Ceremonial Temple Dance): Hawaiian dancers, male singer (01:54)
A3 Hoi Kealoha I Niahau (Dance): Hawaiian dancers, male singer (02:43)
A4 Anoai (Hula Uliuli): Hawaiian dancers, male singer (03:00)
B1 Laka E (Oli or Alter Prayer): Hawaiian male singer (00:35)
B2 Nopu Talala-A (Olapa-Festival Hula): Hawaiian dancers, male singer (01:45)
B3 Three Hula Mai (Love Dances): Liliuokalani, Mai Auka, Kaua Lili Koi: Hawaiian dancers, male singer (04:24)
B4 Pa Mai Ka Makani (A Paddle Song from Tahiti): Hawaiian dancers, male singer (02:05)
[Credits]
RecorderJacob Feuerring and Tom Hiona, Designer: Ronald Clyne
[Note]
Recorded in Hawaii by Jacob Feuerring with Tom Hiona, this album presents traditional Hawaiian songs and dances. Tracks include hulas telling stories of gods and goddesses, a lotus blossom in the rain, and Tahitian fishermen. Brief descriptions of each chant, prayer, or song are provided in the liner notes. A related lesson plan is included on line as well.

Pete Seeger - Traditional Christmas Carols

Folkways Records – FA 2311

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1967
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk
[Tracklist]
A1 'Twas On A Night Like This (3:28)
A2 Mary Had A Baby (2:42)
A3 Glory To That New Born King (2:34)
A4 What Child Is This? (1:45)
A5 Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow (1:36)
A6 Carol Of The Beasts (2:02)
A7 Traditional Tune (1:44)
B1 The First Noel (5:41)
B2 Behold That Star (2:15)
B3 Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (1:57)
B4 Masters In This Hall (1:23)
B5 Traditional Tune (On Hillel) (0:52)
B6 Twelve Gates To The City (3:24)
[Credits]
Pete Seeger (banjo/guitar/vocals)
Designer and Recorder: Moses Asch, Photographer: John Vachon
[Notes]
Long a seasonal favorite, this collection of 13 charming Christmas carols from French, English, Italian, and African American traditions captures the Christmas spirit with wonderful universality. These international holiday favorites include Twelve Gates to the City, Mary Had a Baby, and The First Noel. "A real alternative to the wall of strings or the overly sweet sound of many Christmas collections." — Dirty Linen

Movement Soul

Sounds of the Freedom Movement in the South, 1963-64

Folkways Records - FD 5486

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Struggle, Protest
[Tracklist]
Side-A: Songs, Sermons, Shouts, Prayers, Testimony: n/a (21:04)
Side-B: Songs, Sermons, Shouts, Prayers, Testimony: n/a (21:40)
[Credits]
Producer and Compiler: Moses Moon, Designer: Ronald Clyne, Photographer: Danny Lyon
[Notes]
Songs played a large role in the movement to close the racial divide in America during the 1960s, and prayers, chants, sermons, and shouts were also fundamental to this task. This album features clips of these cries for freedom heard across the southern states of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and the District of Columbia. At voter registration rallies, in churches, at conferences or during mass meetings these words changed lives.

The Social Power of Music

Smithsonian Folkways – SFW40231

Format: 4 x CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2019
Genre: Latin, Blues, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Struggle, Protest
[Disk One]
01 We Shall Overcome: The Freedom Singers (02:09)
02 This Land is Your Land: Woody Guthrie (02:48)
03 De colores : Baldemar Velásquez, Aguila Negra (03:02)
04 Union Maid: Bobbie McGee (02:13)
05 If I Had a Hammer: Pete Seeger (01:54)
06 Reclaim the Night: Peggy Seeger (04:33)
07 Estoy aquí: Quetzal (05:21)
08 Deportees: Sammy Walker (04:57)
09 We Are the Children: Chris Kando Iijima, Joanne Nobuko Miyamoto, "Charlie" Chin (02:55)
10 I Woke Up This Morning: Fannie Lou Hamer (02:36)
11 I Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die: Country Joe McDonald (02:59)
12 El pobre sigue sufriendo : Andrés Jiménez (03:26)
13 Ballad of the ERA: Kristin Lems (04:11)
14 Where Have All the Flowers Gone?: Pete Seeger (02:06)
15 Blowing in the Wind: The New World Singers (02:32)
16 Quihubo raza: Agustín Lira and Alma (03:50)
17 Solidarity Forever: Joe Glazer (02:30)
18 Joe Hill: Paul Robeson (03:00)
19 Joaquin Murrieta: Rumel Fuentes (03:35)
10 Which Side Are You On?: The Almanac Singers (02:10)
11 Legal/Illegal: Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger (04:12)
12 It Isn't Nice: Barbara Dane, The Chambers Brothers (04:05)
[Disk Two]
01 Amazing Grace: The Old Regular Baptists (02:44)
02 Come By Here: Barbara Dane, The Chambers Brothers (05:33)
03 Will the Circle Be Unbroken: The Strange Creek Singers (03:38)
04 Peace in the Valley: The Paramount Singers (03:50)
05 Many Eagle Set Sun Dance Song: The Pembina Chippewa Singers (02:11)
06 Zuni Rain Dance: Members of Zuni Pueblo (04:41)
07 Calvary: Shape-note singers at Stewart's Chapel (01:27)
08 Northfield: The Old Harp Singers of Eastern Tennessee (01:58)
09 The Call to Prayer / Adhān: Ahmad Al Alawi (02:10)
10 Zikr: Sheikh Xhemail Shehu, members of the Prizren Rifa’i tekke (02:45)
11 Buddhist Chants and Prayers: Tu Huyen, Hai Phat, Tam Thu, Hai Dat (04:34)
12 Kol Nidre: Cantor Abraham Brun (05:05)
13 Dayeinu: Raasche, Alan Mills (01:47)
14 Night Chant: Sandoval Begay (02:12)
15 Hark, Hark: Carolers from the Black Bull, Ecclesfield, UK (03:11)
16 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: The Princely Players (02:47)
17 The Old Rugged Cross: The Paschall Brothers (05:17)
18 Madre de Dolores : Hermanos de la Morada de Nuestra Señora de Dolores del Alto (02:56)
19 San Miguel : Francia Reyes (04:11)
20 I'll Fly Away: Rose Maddox (02:32)
[Disk Three]
01 Party Down at the Blue Angel Club: Clifton Chenier and His Red Hot Louisiana Band (04:51)
02 San Antonio Rose: Los Reyes de Albuquerque (02:38)
03 Jolie blonde: Austin Pitre (02:47) 04 Shake Your Moneymaker: John Littlejohn (04:19) 05 Beer-Drinking Polka: Flaco Jiménez, Max Baca (02:25) 06 In Heaven There Is No Beer: The Goose Island Ramblers (02:32) 07 SAM: Sam Brothers Five (04:10)
08 Golden Slippers / The Butterfly Whirl: Lester Bradley and Friends (04:31)
09 Sligo Indians / Paddy Clancy's / Larry Redican's / The Rambling Pitchfork: Tony DeMarco (04:21)
10 La entrega de los novios : Lorenzo Martínez (03:46)
31 Rock Dance Song: The Pembina Chippewa Singers (02:20)
12 Pow Wow Song: Chippewa Nation (02:52)
13 Mary Mack: Lilly's Chapel School, Alabama (01:58)
14 Johnny Cuckoo: Janie Hunter and children at home (01:15)
15 Rooster Call: John Henry Mealing and group (04:00)
16 Joy to the World: Elizabeth Mitchell (03:06)
17 Oylupnuv Obrutch: The Golden Gate Gypsy Orchestra (02:01)
18 Liberty Funeral March: The Liberty Brass Band (04:51)
19 Junkanoos #1: Key West Junkanoo Band (03:07)
30 The Star Spangled Banner: Unknown orchestra (01:16)
31 Mardi Gras Medley : ReBirth Jazz Band (04:33)
{Disk Four}
01 Viva la Quince Brigada : Pete Seeger (03:04)
02 Bella ciao : Singers of the "Bella Ciao" production of Spoleto (01:35)
03 A desalambrar : Expresión Joven (05:07)
04 Muato mua N’Gola : Lilly Tchiumba (02:34)
05 Un gigante que despierta (An Awakening Giant): Luis Godoy, Grupo Mancotal (04:03)
06 Hasret : Melike Demirag (03:10)
07 Prisioneros somos : Suni Paz (02:19)
08 Funeral do lavrador : Zelia Barbosa (01:59)
09 Izakunyatheli Afrika Verwoerd : South African refugees in Tanganyika (01:52)
10 The Boy with the Sunlit Smile: Mikis Theodorakis (02:48)
11 Hidup di Bui : Gambang Kromong Slendang Betawi, Kwi Ap (05:34)
12 Man and Buffalo : Caravan (03:40)
13 Why Need We Cry?: Cantor Abraham Brun (02:32)
14 El palomo (The Dove): Grupo Raíz (04:06)
15 Hvem sidder dér bag skærmen : Inger Nielsen (03:08)
16 Mon’ etu ua Kassule: Musician supporters of the MPLA (05:35)
17 Le temps des cerises : Yves Montand (04:37)
18 Chongsun Arirang: Singer from Central Korea (04:03)
19 The Passport: Marcel Khalifé (09:23
20 Inno della Resistenza: Choir of FLN fighters (01:28)
[Credits]
Producer, Writer and Liner Notes: Jeff Place and Huib Schippers, Liner Notes: Meredith Holmgren, Carla Borden, D.A. Sonneborn, James Deutsch and Jack Manischewitz, Writer: Anthony Seeger and Deborah Wong, Photographer: Hiroji Kubota, Mastering Engineer: Pete Reiniger, Designer: Visual Dialogue
[Notes]
From parties to protests to prayer, music is a powerful catalyst for celebration, for change, and for a sense of community. Through making music together, we become bigger than ourselves. Whether singing with our families and friends or with thousands of strangers in an arena, music transforms lives, engages individuals, and connects local and global communities. The Social Power of Music chronicles the vivid, impassioned, and myriad ways in which music binds, incites, memorializes, and moves groups of people. This richly illustrated 124-page book, with 80+ tracks on 4 CDs, invites listeners into musical practices, episodes, and movements throughout the U.S. and beyond. These songs of struggle, devotion, celebration, and migration remind us that music has the potential to change our world.