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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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My Little Woman Clayton Horsley 03:14
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102
Penitentiary Blues John Tinsley 04:02
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103
Tampa Blues James Lowry 02:11
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104
Who's Been Fooling You? Marvin Foddrell 02:01
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105
Won't You Be Kind? Luke Jordan 03:07
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106
Jailhouse Blues Rabbit Muse 01:42
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107
Peaksville Boogie Richard Wright 02:05
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108
Slow Drag Turner Foddrell 03:49
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109
Karo Street Blues James Lowry 03:07
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201
My Gal's Done Quit Me Luke Jordan 03:20
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202
Going up to the Country Turner Foddrell 02:54
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203
Rabbit Stomp Rabbit Muse 02:15
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204
Looking for My Woman Marvin Foddrell 02:14
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205
Red River Blues John Tinsley 03:14
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206
Don't the Moon Look Pretty Clayton Horsley 03:28
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207
Early Morning Blues James Lowry 03:25
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208
Tell Me Baby Herbert Richardson, William Richardson 01:28