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Virginia Traditions: Virginia Work Songs

Various Artists
Virginia Traditions: Virginia Work Songs 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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101
John Williams and Group
03:39
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102
Willie Williams
02:35
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103
Willie Williams and Group
02:38
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104
Joe Lee
01:20
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105
James Wilson and Group
01:54
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106
Willie Williams and Group
03:21
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107
Crew of the Charles J. Colonna
03:25
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108
Walter Kegler and crew of the "Barnegat"
01:57
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109
William Thompson and Group
02:47
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201
William Thompson and Group
03:09
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202
Lena Thompson, Lucy Scott, and Lucy Smith
02:33
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203
John Mantley, Raleigh Griffin, Ernest Johnson, Lee Wynn, and William Wynn
02:02
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204
Lee Wynn
01:47
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205
Lee Wynn and John Mantley
02:36
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206
Rev. Timothy Hayes and Group
03:29
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207
Creola Johnson, Audrey Davis and Group
04:03
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208
Rev. Timothy Hayes and Group
03:17