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The Pilgrim Travelers
7,329 listeners
The Pilgrim Travelers were a gospel group popular in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Formed in the early 1930s in Houston, Texas, they were… read moreThe Pilgrim Travelers were a gospel group popular in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Formed in the early 1930s in Houston, Texas, they were strongly influenced by another Texas-based quartet, the Soul Stirrers. They achieved popularity a… read moreThe Pilgrim Travelers were a gospel group popular in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Formed in the early 1930s in Houston, Texas, they were strongly influenced by another Texas-based quartet, the Soul Stirrers. They achieved popularity after moving to Los Angeles in 1942, where their new manager,… read more -
Kentucky Ramblers
3,621 listeners
The Kentucky Ramblers were formed in 1930 by Floyd "Salty" Holmes (March 6, 1909 – January 1, 1970). They changed their name to T… read moreThe Kentucky Ramblers were formed in 1930 by Floyd "Salty" Holmes (March 6, 1909 – January 1, 1970). They changed their name to The Prairie Ramblers in 1933 and began broadcasting on Chicago radio station WLS with new vocalist … read moreThe Kentucky Ramblers were formed in 1930 by Floyd "Salty" Holmes (March 6, 1909 – January 1, 1970). They changed their name to The Prairie Ramblers in 1933 and began broadcasting on Chicago radio station WLS with new vocalist Patsy Montana. They continued performing and recording under… read more -
Eck Robertson
9,864 listeners
Alexander "Eck" Robertson (born November 20, 1887 in Delaney, Arkansas, died February 15, 1975 in Borger, Texas) was an American … read moreAlexander "Eck" Robertson (born November 20, 1887 in Delaney, Arkansas, died February 15, 1975 in Borger, Texas) was an American fiddle player, mostly known for commercially recording the first country music songs in 1922 with … read moreAlexander "Eck" Robertson (born November 20, 1887 in Delaney, Arkansas, died February 15, 1975 in Borger, Texas) was an American fiddle player, mostly known for commercially recording the first country music songs in 1922 with Henry Gilliland. Robertson was born in Arkansas and grew up … read more -
The Harmonizing Four
6,901 listeners
The Harmonizing Four was an American black gospel quartet organized in 1927 and reaching peak popularity during the decades immediately fol… read moreThe Harmonizing Four was an American black gospel quartet organized in 1927 and reaching peak popularity during the decades immediately following World War II View wikiThe Harmonizing Four was an American black gospel quartet organized in 1927 and reaching peak popularity during the decades immediately following World War II View wiki -
Andrew & Jim Baxter
8,468 listeners
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 -
Uncle Eck Dunford
9,486 listeners
Uncle Eck Dunford (Alexander Dunford, Carroll County, Virginia, May 30, 1875 - June 26, 1953) was an American early country, fiddler, sing… read moreUncle Eck Dunford (Alexander Dunford, Carroll County, Virginia, May 30, 1875 - June 26, 1953) was an American early country, fiddler, singer and guitarist. He was recorded by Ralph Peer on the famous Bristol Sessions. The Bristol sessio… read moreUncle Eck Dunford (Alexander Dunford, Carroll County, Virginia, May 30, 1875 - June 26, 1953) was an American early country, fiddler, singer and guitarist. He was recorded by Ralph Peer on the famous Bristol Sessions. The Bristol sessions are considered the "Big Bang" of modern country… read more -
Memphis Sanctified Singers
6,331 listeners
Led by Bessie Johnson and also featuring Melinda Taylor and Sally Sumler, the Memphis Sanctified Singers recorded several sides for Victor … read moreLed by Bessie Johnson and also featuring Melinda Taylor and Sally Sumler, the Memphis Sanctified Singers recorded several sides for Victor during the late '20s. Though many of their sides were released as Bessie Johnson & Her Sa… read moreLed by Bessie Johnson and also featuring Melinda Taylor and Sally Sumler, the Memphis Sanctified Singers recorded several sides for Victor during the late '20s. Though many of their sides were released as Bessie Johnson & Her Sanctified Singers, Harry Smith's popular 1952 folksong c… read more -
Buster Carter & Preston Young
10,108 listeners
Buster Carter & Preston Young are mostly remembered for "A Lazy Farmer Boy," their version of “The Young Man Who Wouldn’t Ho… read moreBuster Carter & Preston Young are mostly remembered for "A Lazy Farmer Boy," their version of “The Young Man Who Wouldn’t Hoe Corn”, that was included on The Anthology of American Folk Music, as for being the first group … read moreBuster Carter & Preston Young are mostly remembered for "A Lazy Farmer Boy," their version of “The Young Man Who Wouldn’t Hoe Corn”, that was included on The Anthology of American Folk Music, as for being the first group to record the bluegrass classic “I’ll roll in my sweet baby’… read more -
Amelita Galli-Curci
6,884 listeners
Amelita Galli-Curci (18 November 1882 – 26 November 1963) was an operatic coloratura soprano, one of the best regarded of the early 20th ce… read moreAmelita Galli-Curci (18 November 1882 – 26 November 1963) was an operatic coloratura soprano, one of the best regarded of the early 20th century. She was born as Amelita Galli into an upper-middle-class family in Milan, where she studied… read moreAmelita Galli-Curci (18 November 1882 – 26 November 1963) was an operatic coloratura soprano, one of the best regarded of the early 20th century. She was born as Amelita Galli into an upper-middle-class family in Milan, where she studied piano in her youth. She was inspired to sing by her grandmo… read more -
Wade Ward
10,816 listeners
Wade Ward (1892-1971) was an American old-time music fiddler and banjoist from Independence, Virginia. He was especially renowned for his c… read moreWade Ward (1892-1971) was an American old-time music fiddler and banjoist from Independence, Virginia. He was especially renowned for his clawhammer banjo playing. He was a frequent winner at the Galax Old Time Fiddler's Convention.… read moreWade Ward (1892-1971) was an American old-time music fiddler and banjoist from Independence, Virginia. He was especially renowned for his clawhammer banjo playing. He was a frequent winner at the Galax Old Time Fiddler's Convention. His instrument, a Gibson RB-11, is now housed in the Smiths… read more