Videos tagged with American Folk Song

This YouTube video offers a clawhammer banjo lesson on the traditional folk song "Indian Tribes of Tennessee," also known as "The Cumberland" or "Pioneer's Letter." The lesson is taught by Clifton Hicks, utilizing a 1940s Gretsch Bacon "Belmont" banjo. The description delves into the song's historical context, mentioning its likely composition before 1830 due to references to indigenous society in eastern Tennessee. It also includes lyrical excerpts and historical context from various publications, discussing the song's themes of settler hardship, the Cumberland Plateau's environment, and mentions of indigenous peoples and burial sites. The description also provides links to the instructor's Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and other social media and payment platforms.

Clifton Hicks delivers a compelling performance of the traditional folk song 'Old Reuben,' also known as 'Train 45.' The song, played on an open-back banjo in f♯DF♯AD tuning, narrates a tale of intoxication, departure from home, and a tragic train derailment. Hicks' advanced clawhammer technique and deep knowledge of Appalachian folk music shine through, offering a somber yet masterful rendition.

This video features a banjo lesson on the tune "Little Gold Fiddle," performed by Mal Gibson. The description delves into the historical context of the song, tracing its origins as a 17th-century English cante-fable and its subsequent American variants. It highlights Mal Gibson of Knott County, Kentucky, as a key source for the American version. The description also provides links to Mal Gibson's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes, as well as payment links for Venmo and PayPal.