The Old Time String Band was an all-female band composed of musicians who played a variety of string instruments, from guitar, fiddle, and banjo to mandolin, Dobro, and bass. The band’s repertoire featured music from the first half of the 20^th century and included songs written by Bessie Smith, Woody Guthrie, Ma Rainey, the Carter Family, and a Cajun song or two. The band even covers a song performed by Bing Crosby in the movie Blue Skies (“I’ll See You in C-U-B-A”). This CD contains all the music from the band’s two Arhoolie recordings.

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