Lead Belly, baby!

As a young boy, GRAMMY-winning children's artist Dan Zanes was drawn to the music of Lead Belly in all of its magic, imagination, and mystery. This discovery completely changed his view of the world and his place in it. Zanes now presents a fresh vision of Lead Belly's music for a new generation wit...

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Other Authors: Zanes, Dan (Performer), Leadbelly, 1885-1949, Swindell, Shareef (Singer), Bragg, Billy (Singer), Tamar-kali (Singer), Lonewolf, Jendog (Singer), Laurent, Marie Jean (Singer), Ceddyjay (Singer), Father Goose (Singer), Little Goose (Singer), Blacc, Aloe, 1979- (Singer), Jean, Pauline (Singer), Eliaza, Claudia (Singer), Chuck D, 1960- (Singer), Jelks, Memphis (Singer), June, Valerie, 1982- (Singer), Santos, Sonia de los (Performer), Park, Elena Moon (Performer), García, José Joaquín (Singer), Phillips, Ashley (Performer), Saaf, Donald (Performer), Saaf, Isak (Instrumentalist), Saaf, Ole (Instrumentalist), Reedy, Marley (Singer), Jiwrajka, Neha (Performer)
Format: Music Music (CD)
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, [2017]
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Summary:As a young boy, GRAMMY-winning children's artist Dan Zanes was drawn to the music of Lead Belly in all of its magic, imagination, and mystery. This discovery completely changed his view of the world and his place in it. Zanes now presents a fresh vision of Lead Belly's music for a new generation with a little help from his friends. Experience Lead Bellys songs through a new lens as Dan Zanes and Valerie June, Chuck D., Billy Bragg, Aloe Blacc, and many others celebrate an American musical icon.
Item Description:Title from disc label.
Lyrics, program notes, and biographical notes on the performers (40 pages : illustrations) inserted in container.
Physical Description:1 audio disc (45:00) : CD audio, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
Playing Time:00:45:00
Production Credits:Produced by Dan Zanes with Rob Friedman.