Videos tagged with Dark Holler

This video features a performance of the traditional folk song "East Virginia" on a c. 1910 Weymann 5-string banjo. The description details the banjo's tuning and provides the lyrics to the song. It also references alternative titles for the song like "AKA East Virginia Blues, Dark Holler Blues, Green Back Dollar." The content delves into various banjo playing styles including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb lead, as well as traditional southern Appalachian mountain techniques. The creator also touches upon historical, anthropological, and musicological aspects related to old-time music, southern culture, and influences from Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, and zydeco traditions. A wide range of influential old-time musicians and artists are mentioned, highlighting the historical context and lineage of the music.