Smithsonian Folkways have recently released Rising Sun Melodies featuring the music of influential bluegrass singer-songwriter, Ola Belle Reed a pioneer female bluegrass figure, amazing vocals and inspiring music. Tracks 1-11 are selections from two Ola Belle Reed albums recorded for Folkways Records: My Epitaph (FW02493) and All In One Evening (FW02329) Tracks 12-19 are previously unreleased live performances from Smithsonian Folklife Festivals in 1972 and 1976. The rich tradition of music in the Appalachian Mountain region includes the sounds [...]
We got this in our in-box the other day: Smithsonian Folkways is excited to announce our upcoming August 3rd, release, Rising Sun Melodies , featuring the music of influential bluegrass singer/songwriter, Ola Belle Reed . One of the pioneer female musicians in bluegrass, Ola Belle had a big voice and an even bigger heart, singing her story through the music of the Appalachians. We have identified your blog as one whose users would enjoy this new album. It went on to say: The [...]
Here's a sweet little number for those of us who've spent time recently thinking about the days that used to be. Del McCoury & The Dixie Pals - High On A Mountain from High On A Mountain http://www.delmccouryband.com http://www.myspace.com/delmcco uryband Bona Belle Ola Belle And here's songwriter Ola Belle Reed's version (audio only):
That brief clip isn't necessarily representative of what goes on over at Tapestry of the Times , but there's a bit of Snooks Eaglin . And there aren't too many things better than hearing that man play guitar. Shouts to Shane Carpenter for the video.
by Laura Cantrell Folks, if you know me, you've heard this rant before. There is one fact that bothers me to death - the dearth of female artists in the Country Music Hall of Fame. I worked at the Hall of Fame and Museum as a tour guide right before I went to college. It's the place where my interest in country music shifted from a casual familiarity with the sounds of my home town (Nashville born and bred I am) to a more meaningful consideration of the people, history, and evolving styles of country [...]
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