75 Years of Folkways: Charles Burnett 22nd October 2023

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Blues

Charles Burnett, the film director acclaimed for his intimate portraits of Black Americans in films like Killer of Sheep and My Brother's Wedding, picks out his favourite blues music from Folkways' deep library of recordings.

Collection: 75 Years of Folkways

Tracklist

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J.D. Short, J.D. Short, Memphis Willie B., Memphis Willie B., And Willie BorumAnd Willie Borum
“Introduction/Alone In The Evening Hours” Speaking & Harmonica Solo
0:06:00
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie Johnson
Raise The Window High
0:08:46
Memphis SlimMemphis Slim
“Won’t Do That No More”

Victoria SpiveyVictoria Spivey
Don't Worry About It
Memphis Slim & Willie DixonMemphis Slim & Willie Dixon
“My Baby Don’t Stand No Cheating”
Lightnin' HopkinsLightnin' Hopkins
Penitentiary Blues
Lead BellyLead Belly
Easy Rider
Big Bill BroonzyBig Bill Broonzy
Frankie And Johnny
Sonny Terry, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, Brownie McGhee, Coyal McMahanCoyal McMahan
The Midnight Special
Reverend Gary DavisReverend Gary Davis
If I Had My Way
Reverend Gary DavisReverend Gary Davis
Pure Religion
Reverend Gary DavisReverend Gary Davis
Sun Is Going Down
Memphis SlimMemphis Slim
Walkin' The Boogie
Roosevelt SykesRoosevelt Sykes
Don't Care Blues
Brownie McGhee And Sonny TerryBrownie McGhee And Sonny Terry
Better Day