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

Various Artists SFW40085

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 Recording 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 ; Liner Notes by Jeff Place ; Liner Notes by Robert Santelli