Genre: spirituals
Dr. Harry Oster’s Folk-Lyric Records
Between 1956 and 1963, Dr. Harry Oster, professor of English at LSU Baton Rouge, roamed the back roads of Louisiana in search of traditional music. A...
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Arhoolie Records Catalogs Publications
Arhoolie Records Catalogs and Publications The Arhoolie Foundation stems from the work of founder Chris Strachwitz and his seminal independent record label Arhoolie Records. In 1960,...
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Big Mama Thornton Photo Gallery
Big Mama Thornton Photo Gallery Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton (December 11, 1926 â July 25, 1984) was a Rhythm and Blues singer, harmonica player and...
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Big Mama Thornton Interview
ââĶI would like very much to do spirituals. Because I feel that I got the voice. I feel like I got the power. I just feel like I could just do them. You would be surprised, mostly my occupation every morning is turn on my radio and listen to spirituals. I love those spirituals. I love good singing.â
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