Videos tagged with Elizabeth Cotten

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks playing the song "Buffalo," also known as "Roustabout" or "Hop High." Hicks clarifies the song's origins, attributing it to Elizabeth Cotten and Dink Roberts of North Carolina, and dispels the misattribution of "Roustabout" as the original title. He also touches on historical context, mentioning the sighting of bison by John Smith and their eradication. The video highlights the specific banjo tuning used (eAEG♯B) and promotes various platforms for accessing tablature and other content, including Patreon, Banjo Heritage, and Bandcamp. The overall focus is on traditional banjo music and its historical roots.

This YouTube video provides a two-finger banjo lesson for the song "I Don't Love Nobody." The instructor, Clifton Hicks, details the tuning (gDGBD relative, fCFAC actual) and traces the song's history back to an 1896 printing, noting its connection to Woody Guthrie's "I Ain't Got Nobody." The description also references Elizabeth Cotten and Grandpa Jones as other artists who performed this piece, and thanks Jerron Paxton and Evan Collins for their historical and technical insights. Various links are provided for supporting the banjo heritage project, including Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and music streaming platforms.

This video features a musical performance of the song "I Don't Love Nobody," with the performer, Clifton Hicks, discussing its history and different versions, including those by Elizabeth Cotten, Woody Guthrie, and Grandpa Jones. The description highlights the evolution of the lyrics, noting the omission of racial elements in contemporary renditions. The performer shares his personal connection to Woody Guthrie's version and provides links to his music, merchandise, and payment platforms.

This YouTube video provides a beginner's guide to the "up-picking" or "Seeger style" of traditional banjo playing. The instructor, Clifton Hicks, introduces the technique, referencing influential banjoists like Pete Seeger, George Gibson, Matt Kinman, Creed Birchfield, and Elizabeth Cotten. The description highlights the historical significance of this often overlooked playing style. The video aims to educate viewers on this specific banjo technique.