John Edwards memorial collection, n.d.

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John Edwards memorial collection, n.d.

Dubs of commercial recordings of DeFord Bailey, African-American harmonica player and member of the Grand Ole Opry, 1925-1941, playing old- time tunes and blues on the harmonica.

1 sound recording.

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Grand Ole Opry (Theater)

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Bailey, DeFord, 1899-1982

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DeFord Bailey (December 14, 1899 – July 2, 1982) was an American country music and blues star from the 1920s until 1941. He was one of the first performers to be introduced on Nashville radio station WSM's Grand Ole Opry, the first African-American performer to appear on the show, and the first performer to have his music recorded in Nashville.[6] Bailey played several instruments in his career but is best known for playing the harmonica, often being referred to as a "harmonica wizard". Born...