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The Songs and Stories of Aunt Molly Jackson

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Folksinger and Kentucky mountain midwife Aunt Molly Jackson caught the attention of Alan Lomax and Woody Guthrie with her stories and songs about the struggles of working-class life. Here presented by John Greenway, her work reflects genuine care for humanity and her furious fight against social injustice.

Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) Anglo-American
Keyword(s) Folk songs--Kentucky; Folk songs--United States; Folksong revival; Labor unions--Songs and music.; Music--Appalachian Region, Southern.; Protest songs
Instrument(s) Guitar
Language(s) English
Year of Recording 1961
Record Label Folkways Records
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist John Greenway ; Artist Aunt Molly Jackson ; Design by Ronald Clyne

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Play	101	I Am a Union Woman	Aunt Molly Jackson and John Greenway	2:41
Play	102	Poor Miner's Farewell	Aunt Molly Jackson and John Greenway	5:58
Play	103	Dishonest Miller	Aunt Molly Jackson and John Greenway	2:02
Play	104	The Birth of Robin Hood	Aunt Molly Jackson and John Greenway	9:03
Play	105	Hunger	Aunt Molly Jackson and John Greenway	8:30
Play	201	Mr. Concliff Turn Me Loose	Aunt Molly Jackson and John Greenway	2:25
Play	202	The Death of Harry Simms	Aunt Molly Jackson and John Greenway	3:12
Play	203	Dreadful Memories	Aunt Molly Jackson and John Greenway	2:12
Play	204	Pistol Packin' Woman	Aunt Molly Jackson and John Greenway	5:38
Play	205	Hungry Ragged Blues	Aunt Molly Jackson and John Greenway	7:21
Play	206	Hard Times in Coleman's Mines	Aunt Molly Jackson and John Greenway	7:43

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