Virginia Traditions: Tidewater Blues

Few states in this country can boast of more diverse folkways than Virginia. Many of the material objects—such as barns, tools, and furniture—reflect the traditions that shaped the lives of its earliest settlers and the generations of Virginians who followed. The Commonwealth’s performance traditions of songs, tunes, and tales also tell of a shared heritage involving all classes of people in every facet of life. Because traditions naturally change over time, the documentation of Virginia folk culture is an ongoing process essential to our understanding of the past, present, and future. By recording the folkways of Virginia, the Blue Ridge Institute of Ferrum College and its BRI Record label strive to foster a greater appreciation of our folk roots through an array of interpretive programs.

Track Listing

101	Leaving You, Mama	Carl Hodges	03:12
102	Albemarle County Rag	Henry Harris	01:24
103	I'd Feel Much Better	The Virginia Four	02:33
104	Blind Love	Pernell Charity	03:01
105	Barbershop Rag	William Moore	02:59
106	King Kong Blues	The Back Porch Boys	02:59
107	Black Rat Swing	John Cephas	03:36
108	Going Down the Road Feeling Good	Corner Morris	02:20
201	War Blues	Pernell Charity	02:58
202	Blues	Big Boy	04:36
203	Sweet Woman Blues	The Back Porch Boys	03:04
204	Motorcycle Swing	Henry Harris	01:26
205	Pleading Blues	Monarch Jazz Quartet of Norfolk	02:46
206	Poor Boy Blues	Carl Hodges	03:15
207	Richmond Blues	John Cephas and John Woolfork	02:43
208	One Way Gal	William Moore	03:16