Encore: Unheard Recordings Of Bahamian Guitar &

Joseph Spence
Encore: Unheard Recordings Of Bahamian Guitar &

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Smithsonian Folkways
Release date: 29/Oct/2021
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Details / Tracklist: 1.1 Won't That Be A Happy Time?
1.2 Out on the Rolling Sea
1.3 Down By the Riverside
1.4 Bimini Gal
1.5 The Crow
1.6 In Times Like This
1.7 Death and the Woman
1.8 Give Me that Old Time Religion
1.9 Run Come See Jerusalem
1.10 Brown Skin Girl
1.11 The Glory of Love
1.12 Great God What Do I See and Hear?
1.13 That Glad Reunion Day
Number of discs: 1
Extra-Infos: .. Recordings Of Bahamian Guitar
Description:Encore is a new album produced from previously unheard archival recordings by the legendary Bahamian guitarist Joseph Spence, made in 1965 at the height of his career. Spence's radically innovative guitar style transformed elements of Bahamian traditional music into adventurous, joyful improvisations and influenced players worldwide. His powerful singing stemmed directly from the rhyming tradition created by Bahamian sponge fishermen early in the 20th century. The music is punctuated by Spence's unique, sometimes otherworldly vocalizations including humming, short bursts of lyrics, and near-scat singing. Some of the recordings include singing by Spence's sister Edith Pinder and her family members Raymond and Geneva Pinder. Producer Peter K. Siegel captured these performances at Spence's only New York concert, at the performer's cottage in Nassau, Bahamas, and at Siegel's apartment in Manhattan.
[Sleeve text] ?© 2021 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Descriptive Notes And Photos Are Inside. [Booklet text] ?© 2021 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Recorded (1965) and Produced (2020) by Peter K. Siegel Recording data: Track A4 "Bimini Gal" previously released as part of the Smithsonian Folkways box set Friends of Old Time Music. Tracks A1, A3, A6, B1, B3, B5 recorded May 14, 1965, at the home of Peter K. Siegel, New York, NY Tracks A2, A4, A5, A7, B4 recorded May 16, 1965 at a concert presented by the Friends of Old Time Music and the Newport Folk Foundation at the New School, New York, NY Track B2 recorded June 1965, at the home of Joseph and Louise Spence, Nassau, Bahamas Track B6 recorded June 1965, at the home of Edith, Raymond and Geneva Pinder, Nassau, Bahamas Recorded on a Nagra III-B tape recorder with a Sony C37-A microphone Annotated by Peter K. Siegel and Guy Droussart Music and culture advisor: Guy Droussart [Tracklist info] A6. New Spring Publishing, Inc., ASCAP B3. Music Sales Corporation o/b/o Campbell Connely & Co. Ltd., ASCAP B4. Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Inc., ASCAP [Info from Song Notes in booklet] A1. came from the two shape-note hymnals published by James D. Vaughan of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee: Harmony Heaven (1934) and Crowning Harmony (1940.) A3. text derived from the Old Testament book of the prophet Isaiah (2:4) A7. performed here by Spence and his sister Edith B1. is a widely disseminated American traditional spiritual dating to the 19th century. It was published as "Tis the Old Time Religion" in the hymnal Crowning Glory No. 2 (Bilhorn 1891, 191). B5. is a hymn sung in Bahamian churches during Advent in the weeks before Christmas. B6. written by the prolific hymn composer Adger M. Pace (1882-1959), appears in the shapenote hymnal Crowning Harmony (1940). Here it is performed by Spence and his relatives, Edith, Raymond and Geneva Pinder. [Label text] ?© 2021 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings [Pressing details] Pressing Ring: 1 17/64" Outer rim emboss side A: none Outer rim emboss sid
"Encore: Unheard Recordings Of Bahamian Guitar &" is a remarkable LP that unveils previously unreleased recordings by the legendary Bahamian guitarist and singer Joseph Spence. Captured between 1965 and 1980, these tracks showcase Spence?s unique fingerstyle guitar technique, rhythmic vocalizations, and his profound influence on folk and blues music worldwide. The album offers listeners an intimate glimpse into Spence's creative genius, blending traditional Bahamian melodies with improvisational flair. Released by Smithsonian Folkways, this collection not only preserves but also celebrates the rich musical heritage of the Bahamas. Smithsonian Folkways is renowned for its dedication to documenting diverse cultural expressions through sound recordings from around the globe. Their commitment ensures that treasures like Joseph Spence?s work continue to inspire new generations of musicians and listeners alike. Joseph Spence himself has been hailed as one of the most innovative guitarists in folk history; his previous albums have influenced artists such as Ry Cooder, Taj Mahal, and Paul Simon.
No. of tracks: 13
Manufacturer No.: SFW40242LP
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