the regions in which they spent their whole lives, they also were astonishingly inventive. Their influence has been very far reaching, extending far beyond their communities, and effecting the minds and works of mainstream popular musicians, as well as the playing of far-flung old time music practitioners. Here is the only known footage of Dock Boggs singing his classic mountain blues and playing his signature banjo style; the intense and original "high lonesome" singing of Roscoe Holcomb, playing both banjo and guitar; Kilby Snow's moving vocal and brilliant autoharp playing.  (less)

The blues revival of the early 1960's brought many of the survivors to the forefront of traditional music. The technique of a Rev. Davis, the power of a Son House, the charm of a Mississippi John Hurt suddenly leaps into sight, becoming more tangible, more awesome and more human. The rare footage presented in this DVD is a treasure beyond imagining, drawn from a myriad of sources, depicting some of the greatest blues musicians who ever lived: Big Bill Broonzy, Mississippi John Hurt, Son House, Mance Lipscomb, Rev. Gary Davis, Robert Peter Williams, Josh White, and Brownie McGhee. 88 minutes. A free booklet of biographical material, rare photographs, and details on the tunes may be downloaded from guitarvideos.com to accompany this video.  (less)

youthful power and brought with them the authority of experience. While these artists have since passed on, their record legacy is enhanced by these extraordinary performance clips. The first generation of recorded Delta bluesmen--Charley Patton, Tommy Johnson, and Mississippi Sheiks--is echoed in the stark and powerful performances of Bukka White, Sam Chatmon, Big Joe Williams, Houston Stackhouse and Son House. The East Coast ragtime style is exemplified by its supreme exponent, Reverend Gary Davis, seen here in some recently discovered informal footage. Huddie Ledbetter was a tradition unto himself with his repertoire of work and "play party" songs reflecting pre-blues African-American music idioms. The extraordinary color footage of LeadBelly singing ...  (less)

Peter Seeger. Topics Include: Folk Music History, Folklife, Folksongs, Appalachian Music, Traditional Music Table Of Contents: (1) To Hear Your Banjo Play (1947) - Peter Seeger narrates this great film about American folk music. Lots of banjo playing, singing, and more, with performances by Seeger himself - 16 Minutes (2) Southern Highlanders (1947) - Great folk singing highlights this film about the history of the people of the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina and Tennessee - 16 Minutes (3) Personal Hygiene (1950) - A classic army propaganda film full of old folk songs. This film is interesting in its own right as a social time piece on American life - 32 Minutes  (less)

the late 1980s. Many of these artists you will not find on DVD anywhere else making this a collector's item for fans of country music!....... Country Music Goes To Europe Vol. 1: ..... Dont Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys - Ed Bruce Rose Garden - Lynn Anderson Its No Secret - Lynn Anderson Im Doing Fine - Dave Dudley Working Class Man - Lacy J Dalton Move It On Over - The Whites Wild Bull Rider - Hoyt Axton Honest I Do - Daniel O'Donnell Happiness - Bill Anderson Its Not Easy - Billie Jo Spears Fishin In The Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band There She Goes Walking Through My Mind - Billy Walker Over El Paso - Jim Glaser An Eagle Or A Bear - Kris Kristofferson Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash >>> Country Music Goe...  (less)

Billie Jo Spears.... 12 Hits. Many of these artists you will not find on DVD anywhere else making this a collector's item for fans of country music!  (less)

portray the rich mix of sounds created by Latinos and embraced by all. BRIDGES: See the rise of Latin jazz with the great Machito and the explosion of the mambo with Pérez Prado. Watch as Latin music infiltrates R&B and rock throughout the 1960s, from the Drifters to Santana and beyond. THE SALSA REVOLUTION: Puerto Ricans and other Latinos in New York reinvent Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms, adding elements from soul and jazz to create salsa. Follow the rise and fall of legendary Fania Records with famed artists Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe, and Rubén Blades. THE CHICANO WAVE: From Ritchie Valens and Freddy Fender to Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, and Selena, a new generation of Mexican Americans raised on rock, rhythm and blues, and country musi...  (less)

traces the cultural evolution that shaped and influenced our rich tapestry of music. Masters in the fields of Folk, Country, Blues, Gospel, Western Swing, Bluegrass, Cajun, Zydeco, Tejano and Native American music are celebrated. You will see rare footage and hear music from artists ranging from the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Son House, Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, Clifton Chenier, Flaco Jimenez, R. Carlos Nakai, Bob Dylan and many more. The astonishing performance footage is placed in context by colorful interviews with some of the artists themselves, their peers, family and friends.  (less)

feature the artists who made the songs big sellers-plus special tributes to Country greats. These awards whos captured rare performances from both the legends and the rising stars in Country music. And now, this set is available for the first time to the home video market.  (less)

Lightnin' developed a fast jump style that fit well with post war blues. A new transfer from original film masters brings improved sound and picture to these performances. Each DVD/VHS intimately captures the artists and their techniques, communicating the power and eloquence of blues as played by its masters. "Country blues at its best" --Entertainment Weekly "Unconditionally recommended" --Blues Revue Quarterly  (less)

1,000 songs. Kenny Rogers, Brenda Lee, George Strait and Ricky Skaggs are just a few of the many who have recorded Mel's songs. Inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1976, Mel was named Country Artist of the Year that same year. In this DVD recorded at Orlando's Church Street Station, Mel performs four of his biggest hits.  (less)