Videos tagged with Lead Belly

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks and Aaron Stephens performing the song "Midnight Special." The description highlights that they learned the song from a Huddie William "Lead Belly" Ledbetter recording. Aaron Stephens plays a 1920s Cincinnatus guitar, while Clifton Hicks plays an 1888 Thompson & Odell "Luscomb" banjo. The video description also promotes Patreon content, online courses, merchandise, and music streaming services.

This video features a performance of the song "You Shall Be Free," originally recorded by Bill and Belle Reed in 1928 and later by notable musicians like Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie, and Lead Belly. The description highlights resources for learning banjo, including online courses, tablature, and merchandise, linking to various platforms like Patreon, Bandcamp, and Spotify. The focus is on traditional American folk music and the banjo instrument, with associated hashtags indicating genres like bluegrass and Americana.

This YouTube video, titled "Alabama Bound - Clawhammer Banjo Lesson," provides a tutorial on playing an original banjo arrangement of the song "Alabama Bound." The instructor, Clifton Hicks, demonstrates both two-finger and clawhammer techniques. He references his inspirations, including "Papa" Charlie Jackson, Henry Thomas, and Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter. The video details the instrument used (an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo) and its tuning (fCFAC ~ gDGBD), as well as the strings (La Bella nylon) and bridge (Joel Hooks). The description also includes various links for supporting the artist, purchasing merchandise, and accessing his music.

This video features Clifton Hicks playing "Alabama Bound" on an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo. He shares the song's connection to his migrant farm worker grandfather from Alabama and his influences, including Henry Thomas, Lead Belly, and Papa Charlie Jackson. Hicks details the specific tuning used (gDGBD) and provides links to his Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, merchandise, streaming platforms, and payment options.

This YouTube video features a musical performance of the song "Midnight Special." The description indicates the song was learned from a Lead Belly recording and performed by Aaron Stephens on a 1920s Cincinnatus guitar, with Clifton Hicks playing an 1888 Thompson & Odell "Luscomb" banjo. The song's lyrics, detailing prison life and a plea for release, are also provided. The video includes links to the performers' Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, merchandise, and streaming platforms.

This video features a performance of the traditional folk song "See See Rider" (also known as "C.C. Rider" and "Easy Rider Blues") played on an 1890s Fairbanks "Companion Style C" banjo. The performer learned the song from various blues and folk artists, including Big Bill Broonzy, Lead Belly, Ma Rainey, Mance Lipscomb, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Mississippi John Hurt. The description includes lyrics and links to support the artist's work through Patreon, Bandcamp, t-shirts, PayPal, Venmo, Spotify, and iTunes.

This video features a performance of the folk song "In the Pines" (also known as "Black Girl, Where Did You Sleep Last Night"), learned from a Huddie William Ledbetter (Lead Belly) recording. The description highlights the song's origins and mentions various artists who have also recorded it, including Bob Dylan, Nirvana, and The Louvin Brothers. The creator, Clifton Hicks, provides links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, and merchandise.