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Sonny Terry's New Sound: The Jawharp in Blues and Folk Music

Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
Sonny Terry's New Sound: The Jawharp in Blues and Folk Music

Best known for his blues harmonica recordings, Sonny Terry joins friends Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris to explore the range of the jawharp (also known as Jew’s harp or mouth harp) in blues and American folk music. According to producer Charles Edward Smith, Terry’s vocal responses to the sounds of the jawharp, one of the world’s oldest musical instruments, recall traditional African and African-American call-and-response patterns, which influenced the blues music of Terry’s generation. 13 tracks, 45 minutes, with liner notes which include the history of the jawharp, Sonny Terry's musical background, and song descriptions.

Track Listing

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Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
02:00
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Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
02:45
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Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
02:23
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104
Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
05:14
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105
Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
03:03
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106
Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
02:52
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107
Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
03:57
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Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
03:41
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202
Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
03:24
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Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
05:36
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204
Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
01:42
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Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
04:42
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Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and J.C. Burris
03:15