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Virginia Traditions: Western Piedmont Blues

Various Artists
Virginia Traditions: Western Piedmont 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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Clayton Horsley
03:14
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102
John Tinsley
04:02
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103
James Lowry
02:11
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104
Marvin Foddrell
02:01
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105
Luke Jordan
03:07
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106
Rabbit Muse
01:42
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107
Richard Wright
02:05
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108
Turner Foddrell
03:49
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109
James Lowry
03:07
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201
Luke Jordan
03:20
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202
Turner Foddrell
02:54
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203
Rabbit Muse
02:15
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204
Marvin Foddrell
02:14
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205
John Tinsley
03:14
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206
Clayton Horsley
03:28
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207
James Lowry
03:25
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208
Herbert Richardson, William Richardson
01:28