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Ukrainian Folk Singing in NYC
Fall–Winter 2010 Volume 36: 3–4 The Journal of New York Folklore Ukrainian Folk Singing in NYC Hindu Home Altars Mexican Immigrant Creative Writers National Heritage Award Winner Remembering Bess Lomax Hawes From the Director Since the found- a student-only conference. There are prec- Mano,” readers will enjoy fresh prose pieces ing of the New York edents for this format, also. In commenting and poetry in English and Spanish from a Folklore Society, the on the 1950 meeting, then-president Moritz recently published anthology, produced by organization has pro- Jagendorf wrote, “Another ‘new’ at the Mexican cultural nonprofit Mano a Mano, vided two consistent Rochester meeting was the suggestion to the New York Writers Coalition, and a group benefits of member- have an annual contest among students of of New York’s newest Spanish-language ship: receipt of a New York State colleges and universities for writers. Musician, discophile, and Irish- published journal— the best paper on New York State folklore. American music researcher Ted McGraw since 2000, Voices— The winner will receive fifty dollars, and his presents a preliminary report and asks Voices and at least one annual meeting. or her paper will be read before the mem- readers for assistance in documenting the In the early years, the annual meeting bers.” (It is unclear whether this suggestion fascinating history of twentieth-century took place jointly with the annual gathering was implemented!) button accordions made by Italian craftsmen of the New York Historical Association, The 2010 meeting was held at New York and sold to the Irish market in New York. -
Bess Lomax Hawes Student Folklore Collection
http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c85d8v11 No online items Guide to the Bess Lomax Hawes Student Folklore Collection Special Collections & Archives University Library California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8326 URL: https://library.csun.edu/SCA Contact: https://library.csun.edu/SCA/Contact © Copyright 2020 Special Collections & Archives. All rights reserved. Guide to the Bess Lomax Hawes URB.BLH 1 Student Folklore Collection Contributing Institution: Special Collections & Archives Title: Bess Lomax Hawes Student Folklore Collection Creator: Hawes, Bess Lomax, 1921-2009 Identifier/Call Number: URB.BLH Extent: 10.50 linear feet Date (inclusive): 1959-1975 Abstract: Bess Lomax Hawes is the daughter of famed folklorist John A. Lomax. Ms. Hawes had an active musical career as a singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. Her career as an educator began in 1954 when she became an instructor in guitar, banjo and folk music in the extension division at the University of California, Los Angeles. In 1963, she joined the Anthropology Department at San Fernando Valley State College. The material contained in this collection consists of folkloric data collected between 1958 and 1977 by students enrolled in Anthropology 309: American Folk Music, Anthropology 311: Introduction to Folklore, and various senior seminars at San Fernando Valley State College (now California State University, Northridge). Language of Material: English Biographical Information: Bess Lomax Hawes was born in Austin, Texas in 1921 to Bess Bauman-Brown Lomax and John A. Lomax, famed folklorist and author of Cowboy Songs, American Ballads and Folksongs, Adventures of a Ballad Hunter, and director of the Archive of American Folksong at the Library of Congress. -
The Sam Eskin Collection, 1939-1969, AFC 1999/004
The Sam Eskin Collection, 1939 – 1969 AFC 1999/004 Prepared by Sondra Smolek, Patricia K. Baughman, T. Chris Aplin, Judy Ng, and Mari Isaacs August 2004 Library of Congress American Folklife Center Washington, D. C. Table of Contents Collection Summary Collection Concordance by Format Administrative Information Provenance Processing History Location of Materials Access Restrictions Related Collections Preferred Citation The Collector Key Subjects Subjects Corporate Subjects Music Genres Media Formats Recording Locations Field Recording Performers Correspondents Collectors Scope and Content Note Collection Inventory and Description SERIES I: MANUSCRIPT MATERIAL SERIES II: SOUND RECORDINGS SERIES III: GRAPHIC IMAGES SERIES IV: ELECTRONIC MEDIA Appendices Appendix A: Complete listing of recording locations Appendix B: Complete listing of performers Appendix C: Concordance listing original field recordings, corresponding AFS reference copies, and identification numbers Appendix D: Complete listing of commercial recordings transferred to the Motion Picture, Broadcast, and Recorded Sound Division, Library of Congress 1 Collection Summary Call Number: AFC 1999/004 Creator: Eskin, Sam, 1898-1974 Title: The Sam Eskin Collection, 1938-1969 Contents: 469 containers; 56.5 linear feet; 16,568 items (15,795 manuscripts, 715 sound recordings, and 57 graphic materials) Repository: Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Summary: This collection consists of materials gathered and arranged by Sam Eskin, an ethnomusicologist who recorded and transcribed folk music he encountered on his travels across the United States and abroad. From 1938 to 1952, the majority of Eskin’s manuscripts and field recordings document his growing interest in the American folk music revival. From 1953 to 1969, the scope of his audio collection expands to include musical and cultural traditions from Latin America, the British Isles, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and East Asia. -
American Music Review the H
American Music Review The H. Wiley Hitchcock Institute for Studies in American Music Conservatory of Music, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York Volume XLII, Number 1 Fall 2012 Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan Hit Manhattan By Sean Wilentz, Princeton University Editors Note: This paper was delivered as the keynote address for the Woody Guthrie Centennial Conference held at Brooklyn College on 22 September, 2012. On February 16, 1940, a freezing blizzardy day, Woody Guthrie—short, intense, and aged twenty-seven—ended a long hitchhiking journey East and debarked in Manhattan, where he would quickly make a name for himself as a per- former and recording artist. Nearly twenty-one years later, on or about January 24, 1961, a cold and post-blizzardy day, Bob Dylan—short, intense, and aged nineteen—ended a briefer auto journey East and debarked in Manhattan, where he would quickly make a name for himself as a performer and recording artist—not as quickly as Guthrie had, but quickly. Dylan had turned himself into what he later described as “a Woody Guthrie jukebox,” and had come to New York in search of his idol. Guthrie had come to look up his friends the actors Will Geer and Herta Ware, who had introduced him to influential left-wing political and artistic circles out in Los Angeles and would do the same in Manhattan. Two different stories, obviously, of two very different young men a generation apart—yet, more than he might have realized, Dylan partly replayed his hero’s entrance to the city where both men would become legends. -
American Folk Music and Folklore Recordings 1985: a Selected List
DOCUMENT RESUME ED 277 618 SO 017 762 TITLE American Folk Music and Folklore Recordings 1985: A Selected List. INSTITUTION Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. American Folklife Center. PUB DATE 86 NOTE 17p.; For the recordings lists for 1984 and 1983, see ED 271 353-354. Photographs may not reproduce clearly. AVAILABLE FROM Selected List, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20540. PUB TYPE Reference Materials - Bibliographies (131) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC01 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Annotated Bibliographies; *Black Culture; *Folk Culture; *Jazz; *Modernism; *Music; Popular Culture ABSTRACT Thirty outstanding records and tapes of traditional music and folklore which were released in 1985 are described in this illustrated booklet. All of these recordings are annotated with liner notes or accompanying booklets relating the recordings to the performers, their communities, genres, styles, or other pertinent information. The items are conveniently available in the United States and emphasize "root traditions" over popular adaptations of traditional materials. Also included is information about sources for folk records and tapes, publications which list and review traditional music recordings, and relevant Library of Congress Catalog card numbers. (BZ) U.111. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office or Educao onal Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document hes been reproduced u received from the person or o•panizahon originating it Minor changes nave been made to improve reproduction ought) Points of view or opinions stated in this docu mint do not necessarily represent Olhcrai OERI posrtio.r or policy AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC AND FOLKLORE RECORDINGS 1985 A SELECTED LIST Selection Panel Thomas A. Adler University of Kentucky; Record Review Editor, Western Folklore Ethel Raim Director, Ethnic Folk Arts Center Don L. -
Still on the Road Session Pages: 1961
STILL ON THE ROAD 1961 FEBRUARY OR MARCH East Orange, New Jersey The Home of Bob and Sid Gleason, “The East Orange Tape” MAY 6 Branford, Connecticut Montewese Hotel, Indian Neck Folk Festival Minneapolis, Minnesota Unidentified coffeehouse, “Minnesota Party Tape 1961” JULY 29 New York City, New York Riverside Church, Hootenanny Special SEPTEMBER 6 New York City, New York Gaslight Café, “The First Gaslight Tape” Late New York City, New York Gerde's Folk City 30 New York City, New York Columbia Recording Studios, Carolyn Hester studio session OCTOBER 29 New York City, New York WNYC Radio Studio Late New York City, New York Folklore Center NOVEMBER 4 New York City, New York Carnegie Chapter Hall 20, 22 New York City, New York Studio A, Columbia Recordings, Bob Dylan recording sessions Late New York City, New York Unidentified Location, Interview conducted by Billy James 23 New York City, New York The Home Of Eve and Mac McKenzie DECEMBER 4 New York City, New York The Home Of Eve and Mac McKenzie 22 Minneapolis, Minnesota The Home Of Bonnie Beecher, Minnesota Hotel Tape Bob Dylan sessions 1961 20 The Home of Bob and Sid Gleason East Orange, New Jersey February or March 1961 1. San Francisco Bay Blues (Jesse Fuller) 2. Jesus Met The Woman At The Well (trad.) 3. Gypsy Davey (trad., arr Woody Guthrie) 4. Pastures Of Plenty (Woody Guthrie) 5. Trail Of The Buffalo (trad., arr Woody Guthrie) 6. Jesse James (trad.) 7. Car, Car (Woody Guthrie) 8. Southern Cannonball (R. Hall/Jimmie Rodgers) 9. Bring Me Back, My Blue-Eyed Boy (trad.) 10. -
NEA Chronology Final
THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS 1965 2000 A BRIEF CHRONOLOGY OF FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS President Johnson signs the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act, establishing the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, on September 29, 1965. Foreword he National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act The thirty-five year public investment in the arts has paid tremen Twas passed by Congress and signed into law by President dous dividends. Since 1965, the Endowment has awarded more Johnson in 1965. It states, “While no government can call a great than 111,000 grants to arts organizations and artists in all 50 states artist or scholar into existence, it is necessary and appropriate for and the six U.S. jurisdictions. The number of state and jurisdic the Federal Government to help create and sustain not only a tional arts agencies has grown from 5 to 56. Local arts agencies climate encouraging freedom of thought, imagination, and now number over 4,000 – up from 400. Nonprofit theaters have inquiry, but also the material conditions facilitating the release of grown from 56 to 340, symphony orchestras have nearly doubled this creative talent.” On September 29 of that year, the National in number from 980 to 1,800, opera companies have multiplied Endowment for the Arts – a new public agency dedicated to from 27 to 113, and now there are 18 times as many dance com strengthening the artistic life of this country – was created. panies as there were in 1965. -
Nora Guthrie Graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts in 1971
WOODY GUTHRIE PUBLICATIONS, INC. 125-131 E. Main Street, Suite #200, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 (914) 241-3844 | www.WoodyGuthrie.org N O R A G U T H R I E PRESIDENT, Woody Guthrie Publications, Inc. PRESIDENT | Woody Guthrie Foundation FOUNDER & DIRECTOR | Woody Guthrie Archives (1992-2013) Nora Guthrie graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts in 1971. Following a successful career in modern dance Nora began working with her father’s materials in 1992. Based on her intimate connection to her father’s ideas and ideals, Nora brings a refreshing interpretation of his work and a new understanding of his legacy. Her first project, in 1992, was the publication of a lost songbook of Woody’s original lyrics and illustrations, Woody’s 20 Grow Big Songs. Nora co-produced the accompanying album with her brother Arlo Guthrie, which received a Grammy nomination in the Best Children’s Album category. In 1994, Nora co-founded the Woody Guthrie Archives with Harold Leventhal and archivist Jorge Arevalo. In addition to managing the Archives and preserving her father’s personal materials and original creative works, Ms. Guthrie develops and produces new projects which continue to expand Woody Guthrie's cultural legacy. In 1996, the Woody Guthrie Archives was open for free research to scholars and students, making Woody Guthrie’s personal & professional collection available for the first time to the public. In 1996, Ms. Guthrie co-produced the first ever Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum Tribute series honoring Woody Guthrie. Main events consisted of a scholarly symposium held at Case Western Reserve University and a tribute concert in Cleveland’s famed Severance Hall. -
"So Long, It's Been Good to Know You" a Remembrance of Festival Director Ralph Rinzler
~~~~ 8 - ·t"§, · .. ~.JLJ.J.... ~ .... "So Long, It's Been Good to Know You" A Remembrance of Festival Director Ralph Rinzler RICHARD KURIN Our friend Ralph did not feel above anyone. He quickly became a symbol of the Smithsonian helped people to learn to enjoy their differ under Secretary S. Dillon Ripley1 energizing ences. "Be aware of your time and your place, II the Mall. It showed that the folks from back he said to every one of us. "Learn to love the beau home had something to say in the center of 1 ty that is closest to you. II So I thank the Lord for the nation S capital. The Festival challenged sending us a friend who could teach us to appre America1s national cultural insecurity. ciate the skills of basket weavers, potters, and Neither European high art nor commercial bricklayers - of hod carriers and the mud mix pop entertainment represented the essence of ers. I am deeply indebted to Ralph Rinzler. He did American culture. Through the Festival1 the not leave me where he found me. Smithsonian gave recognition and respect to - Arthel 11 Doc" Watson the traditions/ wisdom1 songs1 and arts of the American people themselves. The mammoth Lay down, Ralph Rinzler, lay down and take 1976 Festival became the centerpiece of the your rest. American Bicentennial and a living reminder of the strength and energy of a truly wondrous o sang a Bahamian chorus on the and diverse cultural heritage - a legacy not to National Mall at a wake held for Ralph be ignored or squandered. -
The Changing Faces of Tradition
The Changing Faces of Tradition A Report on the Folk and Traditional Arts in the United States Written, edited and compiled by Elizabeth Peterson Research Division Report #38 National Endowment for the Arts Cambodian silk weaver Bun Em and her daughter Pech Yuos, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jane Levine ©1996/courtesy of Pennsylvania Heritage Affairs Commission) 1 Copyright © 1996 National Endowment for the Arts Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Published by the National Endowment for the Arts Peterson, Betsy. Statistical Research: The changing faces of tradition : a report on the folk and traditional arts NuStats, Inc., Austin, Texas in the United States / written, edited and compiled by Elizabeth Peterson. National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, Washington, D.C. p. cm. -- (Research Divison report ; 38) Includes bibliographical references. Design: 1. Folk art--United States. 2. Arts, Modern--20th century--United States. Cox & Associates, Inc., Silver Spring, Maryland I. Title. II. Series: Research Division report (National Endowment for the Arts. Research Division) ; 38. Visually or learning impaired people may obtain a cassette NX504.P48 1996 recording of this report by contacting the Endowment’s Office 700' .973'0904--dc20 96-41191 CIP for AccessAbility at the address below. Phone: (202) 682-5532 Voice/TT: (202) 682-5496 Permission to copy, to disseminate or to otherwise use information from this report is granted as long as appropriate acknowledgment is given. Copies of this report can be obtained by contacting: -
Performance Style and Culture Research Guide, Alan Lomax
American Folklife Center, Library of Congress Performance Style and Culture Research Guide Alan Lomax Collection (AFC 2004/004) By Nancy Johnson (2008) Edited by Todd Harvey (2016) 1 Contents Collection overview......................................................................................................................... 5 Collection title ............................................................................................................................. 5 Collection creator ........................................................................................................................ 5 Extent .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Dates ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Arrangement ............................................................................................................................... 5 Biographical note ........................................................................................................................ 6 Abstract ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Repository ................................................................................................................................... 8 Administrative notes ...................................................................................................................... -
Fellows Heritage National
NATIONAL 1982 1983 1984 Dewey Balfa * Sister Mildred Barker * Clifton Chenier * HERITAGE Cajun Fiddler Shaker Singer Creole Accordionist Basile, LA Poland Spring, ME Lafayette, LA FELLOWS Joe Heaney * Rafael Cepeda * Bertha Cook * Irish Singer Bomba Musician/Dancer Knotted Bedspread Maker 1982–2019 Brooklyn, NY Santurce, PR Boone, NC Tommy Jarrell * Ray Hicks * Joseph Cormier * Appalachian Fiddler Appalachian Storyteller Cape Breton Violinist Mt. Airy, NC Banner Elk, NC Waltham, MA Bessie Jones * Stanley Hicks * Elizabeth Cotten * Georgia Sea Island Singer Appalachian Musician/Storyteller/ African-American Singer/Songster Brunswick, GA Instrument Maker Syracuse, NY Vilas, NC George Lopez * Burlon Craig * Santos Woodcarver John Lee Hooker * Potter Cordova, NM Blues Guitarist/Singer Vale, NC San Francisco, CA Brownie McGhee * Albert Fahlbusch * Blues Guitarist/Singer Mike Manteo * Hammered Dulcimer Player/ Oakland, CA Sicilian Marionettist Builder Staten Island, NY Scottsbluff,NE Hugh McGraw * Shape Note Singer Narciso Martinez * Janie Hunter * Bremen, GA Texas-Mexican Accordionist/ African-American Singer/ Composer Storyteller Lydia Mendoza * San Benito, TX Johns Island, SC Mexican-American Singer San Antonio, TX Lanier Meaders * Mary Jane Manigault * Potter African-American Seagrass Cleveland, GA Basketmaker Bill Monroe * Mt. Pleasant, SC Bluegrass Musician Nashville, TN Almeda Riddle * Ballad Singer Genevieve Mougin * Greers Ferry, AR Lebanese-American Lace Maker Elijah Pierce * Bettendorf, IA Carver/Painter Columbus, OH Joe Shannon *