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SFW40085
The Harry Smith Connection: A Live Tribute to the Anthology of American Folk Music
Various Artists

Notes - Powerful new interpretations of Southern musical traditions, recorded live in October, 1997, at the Barns of Wolf Trap. These contemporary versions of songs that either appeared on the Grammy-Award winning Anthology of American Folk Music or are associated with its compiler, Harry Smith (tracks 9 and 19), are a wild mix of styles from "gangsta folk" to gospel, blues, Cajun, country rock, jug band, and more. A stellar group of musicians pays tribute to the past and dramatically demonstrates the enduring vitality of America’s traditional music. Extensive notes, discographies, and photographs. Produced by Pete Reiniger, Jeff Place and Bob Santelli, and annotated by Jeff Place and Bob Santelli.

Country(s) - United States

Culture Group(s) - African American; Anglo-American

Keyword(s) - Blues; Cajun music; Folk songs--United States; Folksong revival; Gospel music; Music--Juvenile; Rock music; Songsters; String band

Instrument(s) - Accordion; Banjo; Fiddle; Guitar; Harmonica; Mandolin; Percussion instruments; Piano

Language(s) - English

Year of Release - 1998

Record Label - Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Source Archive - Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

Credits - Produced by Jeff Place ; Recorded by Pete Reiniger ; Produced by Pete Reiniger ; Produced by Robert Santelli