W. C. Handy Blues: As Sung by His Daughter Katharine Handy Lewis in Traditional Style
produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 (Folkways Records, 1958), 31 mins
Details
- Field of Interest
- World Music
- Description
Katherine Handy Lewis intended this album as a surprise for her father W.C. Handy, often remembered as the "Father of the Blues." Having grown up with his style of music, she reproduces it better than anyone. The album features the classics "Memphis Blues" and "Chantez-les-Bas," and Ms. Lewis is accompanied by James P. Johnson.
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 31 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Ragtime, Blues
- Label
- Folkways Records
- Producer
- Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970
- Release Date
- 1958
- Subject
- World Music, American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, United States and Canada, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, United States
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá