Tipple, Loom & Rail: Songs of the Industrialization of the South

Mike Seeger FW05273

As the American South moved from a primarily agrarian economy to an industrial one, the change was felt strongly by country musicians, and it revolutionized every aspect of their music. In Tipple, Loom, & Rail Mike Seeger explores the style and commentary of southern industrial songs. Extensive liner notes by labor scholar and folklorist Archie Green in a new, easy to read format.
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) Anglo-American
Keyword(s) Folk songs--United States; Labor unions; United States History; World history
Instrument(s) Fiddle; Guitar
Language(s) English
Year of Recording 1966
Record Label Folkways Records
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist Mike Seeger