Booze and alcoholism were two things Ma Rainey struggled with her whole life “Booze and Blues” we hear Ma Rainey singing from the confessional, admitting her own problems with alcohol. Backed with her Georgia Jazz Band, this recording has inebriated tone and rhythm, while the subject matter is still relevant to this day.
“Booze and Blues“ (play/download mp3)
Fiddlin Frank Nelson was a moniker used by the great southern fiddler, Doc Roberts. Doc was a farmer first and a musician in his spare time. Although he only played and recorded on weekends, he cut over 70 sides. “Buck Creek Gal” is an upbeat number, and you can hear how his style influenced early country music.
“Buck Creek Gal“ (play/download mp3)
This hot little number is a swinging lullaby from Ma Rainey’s earlier catalog. You can hear Ma Rainey’s signature vocal styling pouring from her lips. Grab a loved one and swoon to the blues of “Lucky Rock Blues“.
“Lucky Rock Blues“ (play/download mp3)
Gus Cannon and his Jug Stompers helped define jug music, and how the banjo was used in popular music, in the early 1900s. Derived from spiritual and early folk music, its influence is still felt today.
“Walk Right In“ (play/download mp3)
You can trace most of American popular music back to the blues. Rock n’ roll is the obvious one. But with “Madison Street Rag,” a different American music’s roots can be heard: hip-hop’s. Hip-hop is born and bred from the streets. Released on the Paramount label in 1927, Gus Cannon’s gravelly voice sounds like he’s freestlying on the street corner as passersby look on in amazement. Sounds a lot like how hip-hop got its start. Enjoy!
“Madison Street Rag“ (play/download mp3)
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