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2nd South Carolina String Band
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The purpose of the 2nd South Carolina String Band is to perform Civil War music as authentically as possible. In their albums the listener … read moreThe purpose of the 2nd South Carolina String Band is to perform Civil War music as authentically as possible. In their albums the listener will hear the music of the 19th century played on 19th century period instruments in the appropria… read moreThe purpose of the 2nd South Carolina String Band is to perform Civil War music as authentically as possible. In their albums the listener will hear the music of the 19th century played on 19th century period instruments in the appropriate style. This is the music as it truly sounded to the soldi… read more -
Jim Taylor
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There is more than one artist recording under the name of Jim Taylor. #1 Jim Taylor comes from a musical family in western North Carolina. … read moreThere is more than one artist recording under the name of Jim Taylor. #1 Jim Taylor comes from a musical family in western North Carolina. His grandparents, aunts, and uncles played ragtime, old-time, and sang shaped notes in the Christi… read moreThere is more than one artist recording under the name of Jim Taylor. #1 Jim Taylor comes from a musical family in western North Carolina. His grandparents, aunts, and uncles played ragtime, old-time, and sang shaped notes in the Christian Harmony tradition. He has been playing and building hamme… read more -
Grandpa Jones
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Louis Marshall Jones (October 20, 1913 – February 19, 1998), known professionally as Grandpa Jones, was an American banjo player and "… read moreLouis Marshall Jones (October 20, 1913 – February 19, 1998), known professionally as Grandpa Jones, was an American banjo player and "old time" country and gospel music singer. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. … read moreLouis Marshall Jones (October 20, 1913 – February 19, 1998), known professionally as Grandpa Jones, was an American banjo player and "old time" country and gospel music singer. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Born in the farming community of Niagara in Henderson County… read more -
Johnny Western
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Johnny Western (born October 28 1934) is an American country singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and radio show host. He is a member of the… read moreJohnny Western (born October 28 1934) is an American country singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and radio show host. He is a member of the Western Music Association Hall of Fame and the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame. Johnny Wes… read moreJohnny Western (born October 28 1934) is an American country singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and radio show host. He is a member of the Western Music Association Hall of Fame and the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame. Johnny Western was born in Two Harbors, Minnesota but was primarily ra… read more -
Stephen Foster
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The famous American songwriter Stephen Foster (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Foster) (July 4, 1826- January 14, 1864) was author of … read moreThe famous American songwriter Stephen Foster (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Foster) (July 4, 1826- January 14, 1864) was author of the words and music of some of the most well-known American songs, including "Camptown Races&… read moreThe famous American songwriter Stephen Foster (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Foster) (July 4, 1826- January 14, 1864) was author of the words and music of some of the most well-known American songs, including "Camptown Races" and "I Dream of Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair… read more -
Jimmie Driftwood
3,747 listeners
James Corbitt Morris — better known as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood; was a prolific United States folk songwriter and musician, most… read moreJames Corbitt Morris — better known as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood; was a prolific United States folk songwriter and musician, most famous for his songs The Battle of New Orleans and Tennessee Stud. Driftwood was born in Mountain… read moreJames Corbitt Morris — better known as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood; was a prolific United States folk songwriter and musician, most famous for his songs The Battle of New Orleans and Tennessee Stud. Driftwood was born in Mountain View, Arkansas on 20 June 1907. Driftwood's father was… read more -
Tom Glazer
4,355 listeners
Thomas Zachariah Glazer (September 2, 1914 - February 21, 2003) was a folk singer-songwriter. He was primarily known as a singer and compos… read moreThomas Zachariah Glazer (September 2, 1914 - February 21, 2003) was a folk singer-songwriter. He was primarily known as a singer and composer of ballads, many of which have become staples in the pantheon of folk music, including Because … read moreThomas Zachariah Glazer (September 2, 1914 - February 21, 2003) was a folk singer-songwriter. He was primarily known as a singer and composer of ballads, many of which have become staples in the pantheon of folk music, including Because All Men Are Brothers, (recorded by The Weavers and Peter, Pa… read more -
Charlie Poole
13,184 listeners
Charlie Poole (March 22, 1892 - May 21, 1931) was an American old time banjo player and country musician and the leader of "Charlie Po… read moreCharlie Poole (March 22, 1892 - May 21, 1931) was an American old time banjo player and country musician and the leader of "Charlie Poole & the North Carolina Ramblers", an American old-time string band that recorded many p… read moreCharlie Poole (March 22, 1892 - May 21, 1931) was an American old time banjo player and country musician and the leader of "Charlie Poole & the North Carolina Ramblers", an American old-time string band that recorded many popular songs between 1925 and 1931. Charlie was born in Spra… read more -
Vernon Dalhart
10,529 listeners
Vernon Dalhart (6 April 1883 - 14 September 1948) was a popular United States singer and songwriter of the early decades of the 20th centur… read moreVernon Dalhart (6 April 1883 - 14 September 1948) was a popular United States singer and songwriter of the early decades of the 20th century. He is a major influence in the field of Country Music. Dalhart was born Marion Try Slaughter in… read moreVernon Dalhart (6 April 1883 - 14 September 1948) was a popular United States singer and songwriter of the early decades of the 20th century. He is a major influence in the field of Country Music. Dalhart was born Marion Try Slaughter in Marion County, Jefferson, Texas. He took his stage-name fro… read more -
Fiddlin' John Carson
5,985 listeners
Fiddlin' John Carson (March 23, 1868 – December 11, 1949) was an American "old-time" folk fiddler and an early-recorded coun… read moreFiddlin' John Carson (March 23, 1868 – December 11, 1949) was an American "old-time" folk fiddler and an early-recorded country musician. Carson was born in (or near) Fannin County, Georgia, and grew up on a farm there. Hi… read moreFiddlin' John Carson (March 23, 1868 – December 11, 1949) was an American "old-time" folk fiddler and an early-recorded country musician. Carson was born in (or near) Fannin County, Georgia, and grew up on a farm there. His father worked as a section foreman for the W&A Railroa… read more