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Frank Hutchison
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Frank Hutchison (March 20, 1891 – November 9, 1945) was an American early country, blues and Piedmont blues musician and songwriter. Hutchi… read moreFrank Hutchison (March 20, 1891 – November 9, 1945) was an American early country, blues and Piedmont blues musician and songwriter. Hutchison was best known as a slide guitar player, where he held the guitar in his lap. Born in Logan Co… read moreFrank Hutchison (March 20, 1891 – November 9, 1945) was an American early country, blues and Piedmont blues musician and songwriter. Hutchison was best known as a slide guitar player, where he held the guitar in his lap. Born in Logan County, West Virginia, United States, Hutchison is considered … read more -
Andrew & Jim Baxter
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Father and son duo, Andrew and Jim Baxter, were an African-American string band based in Calhoun, Georgia. Andrew's heritage was sligh… read moreFather and son duo, Andrew and Jim Baxter, were an African-American string band based in Calhoun, Georgia. Andrew's heritage was slightly different in that he was half-Cherokee. During that era Gordon County was a regional center fo… read moreFather and son duo, Andrew and Jim Baxter, were an African-American string band based in Calhoun, Georgia. Andrew's heritage was slightly different in that he was half-Cherokee. During that era Gordon County was a regional center for string band music. This encouraged the musical development… read more -
Joseph Falcon
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Joe Falcon (September 28, 1900 – November 19, 1965) was a Cajun accordion player in southwest Louisiana, best known for the first recording… read moreJoe Falcon (September 28, 1900 – November 19, 1965) was a Cajun accordion player in southwest Louisiana, best known for the first recording of a Cajun song entitled "Allons à Lafayette" in 1928 . He and his wife Cléoma Breaux l… read moreJoe Falcon (September 28, 1900 – November 19, 1965) was a Cajun accordion player in southwest Louisiana, best known for the first recording of a Cajun song entitled "Allons à Lafayette" in 1928 . He and his wife Cléoma Breaux left for New Orleans to record as Joe & Cleoma Falcon the… read more -
Cleoma Breaux and Joseph Falcon
5,376 listeners
Cléoma and Joseph Falcon were the first Cajun recording artists and were widely popular in the 1920s and 1930s. View wikiCléoma and Joseph Falcon were the first Cajun recording artists and were widely popular in the 1920s and 1930s. View wikiCléoma and Joseph Falcon were the first Cajun recording artists and were widely popular in the 1920s and 1930s. View wiki -
Dick Justice
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There are two artists who used the name Dick Justice. Dick Justice (born Henry Franklin Justice april 3, 1903, died September 12,1962), wa… read moreThere are two artists who used the name Dick Justice. Dick Justice (born Henry Franklin Justice april 3, 1903, died September 12,1962), was an influential blues and folk musician who hailed from West Virginia, United States. He recorded… read moreThere are two artists who used the name Dick Justice. Dick Justice (born Henry Franklin Justice april 3, 1903, died September 12,1962), was an influential blues and folk musician who hailed from West Virginia, United States. He recorded ten songs for Brunswick Records in Chicago in 1929. He was … read more -
Cleoma Falcon
3,141 listeners
Cléoma Falcon (née Breaux, May 27, 1906 in Crowley, Louisiana, USA - April 9, 1941) was a Cajun guitarist and singer. She is best known fo… read moreCléoma Falcon (née Breaux, May 27, 1906 in Crowley, Louisiana, USA - April 9, 1941) was a Cajun guitarist and singer. She is best known for being the wife of Joe Falcon (Joe & Cleoma Falcon) as well as being one of the first people … read moreCléoma Falcon (née Breaux, May 27, 1906 in Crowley, Louisiana, USA - April 9, 1941) was a Cajun guitarist and singer. She is best known for being the wife of Joe Falcon (Joe & Cleoma Falcon) as well as being one of the first people to record Cajun Music. The song "Allons à Lafayette&quo… read more -
Columbus Fruge
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An early child prodigy on accordion, Columbus Fruge began playing dances at the age of 11 around his hometown of Armaudville, Louisiana. In… read moreAn early child prodigy on accordion, Columbus Fruge began playing dances at the age of 11 around his hometown of Armaudville, Louisiana. In 1929, he recorded four sides for Victor, of which saut crapaud was included on the 1952 folksong… read moreAn early child prodigy on accordion, Columbus Fruge began playing dances at the age of 11 around his hometown of Armaudville, Louisiana. In 1929, he recorded four sides for Victor, of which saut crapaud was included on the 1952 folksong compendium Anthology of American Folk Music. View wiki -
Coley Jones
14,029 listeners
Coley Jones (circa 1880s – 1930s) was an American country blues mandolin player popular in Dallas, Texas in the 1920s. Much of Jones's… read moreColey Jones (circa 1880s – 1930s) was an American country blues mandolin player popular in Dallas, Texas in the 1920s. Much of Jones's background, such as residency, date of birth and death, are obscured, but he is best remembered f… read moreColey Jones (circa 1880s – 1930s) was an American country blues mandolin player popular in Dallas, Texas in the 1920s. Much of Jones's background, such as residency, date of birth and death, are obscured, but he is best remembered for leading and recording with The Dallas String Band, with t… read more -
Jim Jackson
13,644 listeners
Jim Jackson (c.1884 - 1933) was an African American blues and hokum singer, songster and guitarist, whose recordings in the late 1920s were… read moreJim Jackson (c.1884 - 1933) was an African American blues and hokum singer, songster and guitarist, whose recordings in the late 1920s were popular and influential on later artists. Jackson was born in Hernando, Mississippi, and was rais… read moreJim Jackson (c.1884 - 1933) was an African American blues and hokum singer, songster and guitarist, whose recordings in the late 1920s were popular and influential on later artists. Jackson was born in Hernando, Mississippi, and was raised on a farm, where he learned to play guitar. Around 1905 h… read more -
William & Versey Smith
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William Smith and his wife recorded four songs for Paramount in 1927. They were either from Texas or the Carolinas. William Smith was a kin… read moreWilliam Smith and his wife recorded four songs for Paramount in 1927. They were either from Texas or the Carolinas. William Smith was a kind of “guitar evangelist” with a percussive guitar style and a growling voice, much like Blind Will… read moreWilliam Smith and his wife recorded four songs for Paramount in 1927. They were either from Texas or the Carolinas. William Smith was a kind of “guitar evangelist” with a percussive guitar style and a growling voice, much like Blind Willie Johnson and other singers from this period. Judging by th… read more