The Carter Family - Great Original Recordings

Today we look at arguably one of the most influential group of artists in the history of music in the United States, The Carter Family. The group began recording in 1927 and would continue to do so until the 1950s though some of the members in the group would change throughout the years. The Carter Family are a staple in folk and country music and would be extremely influential to folk, country, blues, and rock artists from decades to come. Their music is purely classic folk and country and invokes images of a simpler time as well as those of hardship and suffering. I highly recommend giving this album a listen especially if you have never heard of The Carter Family before as you will be introduced to some wonderful and classic American music.
1. Buddies In The Saddle
2. Give Him One More As He Goes
3. Meeting In The Air
4. Heaven's Radio
5. Sea Of Galilee
6. Kissing Is A Crime
7. I Found You Among The Roses
8. Bear Creek Blues
9.East Virginia Blues (No 1)
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The Bhundu Boys - Shed Sessions 1982 - 1986

Today we will take a trip all the way to East Africa, specifically to the country of Zimbabwe to listen to the epic sound of The Bhundu Boys. The Bhundu Boys played traditional music from Zimbabwe but with a mixture of rock, disco, and even country. They developed their own sound to the point that they basically created a new genre of music known as "jit". The Shed Sessions will give you a very good introduction to this group and their completely unique style. While also giving you an introduction to some of the coolest music and greatest guitar work to come out of Africa.

CD 1
01    Une Shuwa Here - Part 1        
02     Une Shuwa Here - Part 2        
03     Kuroja Chete    
04     Chekudya Chose        
05     Zvichatinetsa        
06     Pachedu        
07     Kumbirayi        
08     Nhai Mukoma        
09     Hupenyu Hwangu    
10     Faka Puresha        
11     Ziva Kwawakabva    
12     Shabhini        
13     Wakandiparadzisa Musha        
14     Ndipo Mari Yangu
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CD 2
01    Zvandinetsa         
02     Wakasikirei Satani    
03     Dai Ndakaziva         
04     Wenhamo Haaneti         
05     Pendeke         
06     Hatisi Tose        
07     Vakaparei         
08     Baba Munini Francis         
09     Wafungeyiko         
10     Tsvimbodze Moto         
11     Manhenga         
12     Kupedza Muto         
13     Chimanimani         
14     Simbimbino         
15     Muchihwa     
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Roots of Rock N' Roll 1927-1938

This album is for those who want to explore the deep roots of what we now know as rock n' roll or simply rock music. This album is filled with some great tunes from all the various genres which would combine into rock including jazz, soul, swing, country, blues, and honky tonk. Personal favorite of mine is the Tampa Kid recording of "Baby Please Don't Go" this is one of the earliest recordings of this song which would later become a blues and rock staple. If you like American music and I mean real American music not the stuff that is on the radio nowadays then you have to check out this great album.

CD1
01 - Memphis Jug Band - Sun Brimmers Blues
02 - Allen Brothers - Ain't That Skippin' And Flyin'
03 - Blind Lemon Jefferson - Matchbox
04 - Grayson & Whitter - Train 45
05 - Honolulu Serenaders - Honolulu Stomp
06 - Mississippi John Hurt - Frankie (And Johnny)
07 - Lonnie Johnson - Playing With The Strings
08 - Jelly Roll Morton - Georgia Swing
09 - Henry Thomas - Old Country Stomp
10 - Eddie Lang & Lonnie Johnson - Handful Of Riffs, A
11 - Barbecue Bob - Twistin' Your Stuff
12 - Grayson & Whitter - Tom Dooley
13 - Sleepy John Estes - Milk Cow Blues
14 - Jimmie Noone - You Rascal You
15 - Joe Mccoy & Memphis Minnie - Let's Go To Town
16 - Fort Worth Douboys - Nancy Jane
17 - New Orleans Feetwarmers - I've Found A New Baby
18 - Milton Brown - Talking About You
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 CD2
01. Kokomo Arnold -The Twelves
02. Cleo Brown – Boogie Woogie
03. Boswell Sisters – Rock And Roll
04. Bumble Bee Slim – I’m Needing Someone
05. Milton Brown – Mama Don’t Allow It
06. Milton Brown – Keep A Knockin’                  
07. Louis Armstrong – Swing That Music
08. Hartman’s Heartbreakers – It Feels So Good
09. Harlem Hamfats – She’s Gone Again
10. Tampa Kid – Baby Please Don’t Go
11. Jimmie Davis – Honky Tonk Blues
12. Bob Wills – White Heat
13. Harlem Hamfats – What’s My Baby Doin’?
14. Gene Autry – The Rhythm Of The Range          
15. Django Reinhardt – Stompin’ At Decca
16. Adolph Hofner – Better Quit It Now
17. Larry Adler – I Got Rhythm
18. Sol Hoopii – Fascinating Rhythm
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