The Library Of Congress Archive Of Folk Culture: Anglo-American Ballads, Volume Two
Like itspredecessor,Anglo-American Ballads, Volume Twopresents oft-sung tunes as performed by unsung singers. Culled from the 1943 Library of Congress series Folk Music of the United States, these 10 antique tunes were gathered by a team of folklorists headed byAlan Lomax. The likes of Hazard, Kentucky's Justus Begley and Salem, Virginia's Mrs. Texas Gladden are hardly polished performers, but their naturalness adds character to these mournful ballads. Extensive liner notes, lyrics, and old photos add still greater appeal to this fascinating package.--Steven Stolder