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Classic Harmonica Blues from Smithsonian Folkways

Various Artists
Classic Harmonica Blues from Smithsonian Folkways In the 1850s, clockmaker Matthias Hohner began making harmonicas in Germany. By the turn of the century, his market expanded to America where among countless others, African Americans claimed the instrument as their own. Classic Harmonica Blues from Smithsonian Folkways brims with the creativity of soulful harmonica greats of the 20th century, including Sonny Terry, Doctor Ross, Eddie Burns, Phil Wiggins, and more. Culled from the historic Folkways Records collection and live performances at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, these recordings take us to the heart of the classic American blues tradition. 66 minutes, 36-page booklet.This is the 21st release in the Smithsonian Folkways Classic Series.

Track Listing

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Doctor Ross, The Harmonica Boss
02:54
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102
Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee
02:58
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103
Will Shade, Charlie Burse, and Gus Cannon
02:52
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104
Eddie Burns
03:33
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105
Charlie Sayles
03:09
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106
Jazz Gillum
02:13
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107
Sonny Terry
01:58
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108
John Cephas and Phil Wiggins
04:09
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109
John Sebastian and the J Band (with Annie Raines)
03:41
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110
Doctor Ross, The Harmonica Boss
03:36
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111
Phil Wiggins and the Robert Johnson Tribute Band
04:15
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112
Eddie Burns
02:25
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113
Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee
02:30
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114
Neal Pattman
04:08
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115
Chambers Brothers
02:25
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116
Charlie Sayles
05:07
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117
Doctor Ross, The Harmonica Boss
03:40
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118
Warner Williams and Jay Summerour
02:00
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119
Roscoe Holcomb
01:26
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120
Sonny Terry and unknown washboard band
02:48