Blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, soul/blues, freedom songs, and other genres on this recording all have deep roots in southern culture and have influenced music worldwide. In a CD player, the 16 songs and liner notes introduce regional southern traditions. In a compatible CD-ROM drive, the music is complemented by hundreds of photos, texts, maps, audio and video clips and artist interviews. Hear the American South and discover the roots of American musical traditions. Artists include Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry, The Allman Brothers, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Les Quatre Vieux Garcons (Dewey Balfa), Vera Hall, The SNCC Freedom Singers, Betty Mae Jumper, Neville Brothers, Bill Monroe, Carl Perkins, Lydia Mendoza, Tammy Wynette, Denise LaSalle, Doc and Merle Watson, The Kingsmen, and Mississippi Mass Choir. The best enhanced CD yet. -U.S. News and World Report
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Crossroads, Southern Routes: Music Of The American South [Enhanced CD]
Various Artists Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000001DJQ Release Date: 1996-07-02 |
Tracks:
- Rising Sun - Brownie McGhee
- Statesboro Blues - Allman Brothers Band
- Blue Monk - Dirty Dozen Brass Band
- 15 Ans - Les Quatre Vieux Garcons Featuring Dewey Balfa
- Travelin' Shoes - Vera Hall Ward
- Woke Up This Mornin' With My Mind On Freedom - SNCC Freedom Singers
- The Mice And The Bad Angel/Turtle's Song To The... - Betty Mae Jumper
- Brother John/Iko Iko - Neville Brothers
- White House Blues - Bill Monroe
- Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins
- Anque Me Odies - Lydia Mendoza
- Apartment #9 - Tammy Wynette
- Many Hungary Mouths Around The Table - Denise LaSalle
- Southbound - Doc Watson
- I'd Rather Be An Old Time Christian - Kingsmen
- There Is None Like Him - Mississippi Mass Choir
Album Description
Blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, soul/blues, freedom songs, and other genres on this recording all have deep roots in southern culture and have influenced music worldwide. In a CD player, the 16 songs and liner notes introduce regional southern traditions. In a compatible CD-ROM drive, the music is complemented by hundreds of photos, texts, maps, audio and video clips and artist interviews. Hear the American South and discover the roots of American musical traditions. Artists include Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry, The Allman Brothers, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Les Quatre Vieux Garcons (Dewey Balfa), Vera Hall, The SNCC Freedom Singers, Betty Mae Jumper, Neville Brothers, Bill Monroe, Carl Perkins, Lydia Mendoza, Tammy Wynette, Denise LaSalle, Doc and Merle Watson, The Kingsmen, and Mississippi Mass Choir. The best enhanced CD yet. -U.S. News and World ReportMusic Album:
