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Virginia Traditions: Tidewater Blues

Various Artists
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

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Carl Hodges
03:12
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102
Henry Harris
01:24
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103
The Virginia Four (The Norfolk Jazz/Jubilee Quartet)
02:33
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104
Pernell Charity
03:01
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105
William Moore
02:59
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106
The Back Porch Boys
02:59
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107
John Cephas
03:36
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108
Corner Morris
02:20
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201
Pernell Charity
02:58
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202
Big Boy
04:36
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203
The Back Porch Boys
03:04
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204
Henry Harris
01:26
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205
Monarch Jazz Quartet of Norfolk
02:46
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206
Carl Hodges
03:15
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207
John Cephas and John Woolfork
02:43
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208
William Moore
03:16