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Accompanying Herself on Guitar

Karen James
Accompanying Herself on Guitar

Rather than drawing only on popular folk songs, singer and guitarist Karen James selected a repertoire for this album that reflects both the history and traditions of her native Canada and contemporary events. She performs folk songs from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, and others on topics such as illegal immigration, a mining tragedy, and even Pete Seeger's refusal to testify before the House Un-American Activities Commission in 1955. These choices demonstrate James’s belief that folk songs are meant to record history and emotion, as well as to provide entertainment. Liner notes include a short biography and song lyrics.

Track Listing

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101
Karen James
02:36
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102
Karen James
01:07
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103
Karen James
03:08
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104
Karen James
03:03
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105
Karen James
02:15
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106
Karen James
03:03
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107
Karen James
03:19
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201
Karen James
01:21
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202
Karen James
02:39
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203
Karen James
02:48
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204
Karen James
02:20
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205
Karen James
03:05
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206
Karen James
03:55