In this episode of Deeper Roots Dave Stroud digs into the sounds of Harlem in the 1930s. From the Lafayette Theater to the Savoy Ballroom to the Cotton Club… experience the music of the Harlem Renaissance where jazz clubs gave many a place to let loose and celebrate in the face of the Depression’s impact in the streets outside. We’ll hear the energetic sounds of Chick Webb, Ethel Waters, Buster Bailey and a host of others.
This show will also be posted on Mixcloud.
We explore the music of The Carter Family. Arguably the most influential group in country music history, the craft of songwriting and vocals was elevated to a precipice that nobody had recorded before. Their catalog of music is a tribute to A. P. Carter and his quest for topics that went beyond the (then contemporary) experience of instrumental mountain music. And Mother Maybelle Carter, known for her innovative guitar work at a time when the instrument was not in the foreground, was the glue that inspired so many performers and songwriters to follow.
Take a two hour tour of the legacy of The Carter Family’s contributions to country, as well as mainstream, American music. In addition to their own recordings, we’ll hear covers by a host of musicians that followed in their tracks including Lucinda Williams, The Stanley Brothers, John Prine, and (of course) Johnny Cash. Join Dave Stroud for this week’s episode.
This show will be posted via Mixcloud at some future date.