The Many Musical Threads in Our National Fabric; Early American Music by Region

Hi All,Episode two of “American Song” is an exploration of some of the early regional music from before the 20th century.  Like some of the things we listened to in episode one, many of these forms survive and continue to be popular today!In this half-hour episode, we’ll listen to Appalachian and Mountain music, then travel down to Louisiana for a sampling of Cajun music!  No trip to Louisiana is complete without at least a short stop in New Orleans – we’ll be back to New Orleans again in episode three.  This week, however, we’re digging into the march music; early jazz music was, at least in part, played of ex- marching band members.  And I hope you’re leaving a little room on your plate for some Mexican food – or at least music!  Our neighbors to the south have contributed to our culture like everyone else. Here’s a list of the music used in this episode:  West Virginia GalsRecorded 11/26/66 in the family home of Glen Lyn; Giles County, Virginia.Source:  Library of CongressBarbara AllenSung by “Granny Porter”; Wade Ward, fiddle player.Source: Ballads and Songs of the Blue Ridge Mountains; Persistence & ChangeCamden Clog DancingMike Adamson YouTube videoDarlin’ CoriCedric Watson on Gourd BanjoCedric Watson YouTube videoWash Tub Bass Demonstration by Mick RalphsYouTube videoWhiskey Before BreakfastPerformed by:  Stephen Seifert YouTube videoHigh On a MountainPerformed by:  Ola Belle ReedClassic Mountain Songs; Smithsonian FolkwaysCajun Comedian Comedy by:  Kent GonsoulinYouTube videoLa Danse du Mardi GrasPerformed by: The Balfa BrothersPomona WaltzEmil Waldtleufel; composerRecorded by E. Berliner Gramophone; 1897Source; Library of CongressSoldier’s MarchPerformed by Prince’s Military BandRecording Date; 3-25-1909Source:  Library of CongressPanama RagPerformed by:  Regimental Band of the Republic (instrumentalist)Recorded By:  American Record Co.Date:  1905La CucarachaPerformed by:  Cuco SanchezVolver, VolverPerformed by:  Vicente Fernandez