Many Texas musicians have become legendary figures for not only their great talents as musicians but also for their colorful lives. Huddie Ledbetter, known to his fans as “Leadbelly,” was a pioneer ...
Before Johnny Cash recorded “Rock Island Line,” before Pete Seeger sang about studying war no more, and before Nirvana did a harrowing version of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” on MTV Unplugged, ...
"Bring Judgment Day: Reclaiming Lead Belly's Truths from Jim Crow Lies," by Sheila Curran Bernard. The wedding of Huddie and Martha Ledbetter on Jan. 20, 1935 included Alan Lomax, third from the left, ...
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Smithsonian Folkways producer and archivist Jeff Place takes us through a history of the singer's biggest hits as he discusses the importance of ...
Listen to the official audio for Lead Belly's "Irene (Goodnight Irene)" from the 2015 box set 'Lead Belly: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection.' 'Lead Belly: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection' ...
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