Folklife section collection, 1977.

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Folklife section collection, 1977.

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Recording of both sacred and secular song performed by Roosevelt May (1915-1978), African American vocalist and harmonica player from Halifax County, N.C., who sang and accompanied himself on the harmonica, using the instrument as a rhythmic "second voice". There are a few songs which are purely instrumental, including "Flat Foot Susie", and "Ruby". Of special interest is "Foxchase", a showpiece of instrumental vocal mimicry, evoking the sounds of a hunt.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Hinson, Glenn

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Anthropology professor Glenn Hinson of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has focused this research on the music, language, and belief systems of African American communities. From the description of Glenn Hinson collection of gospel music posters, 1984-2004. WorldCat record id: 244305692 ...

May, Roosevelt, 1915-1978.

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