Videos tagged with Traditional Folk

This guide details the performance of a traditional folk/blues song on a 5-string banjo, as demonstrated by Clifton Hicks. It covers instrumental introductions, vocal delivery, song structure, and advanced fingerpicking techniques. Hicks, demonstrating high expertise, acknowledges the complexity of the arrangement.

This video features the 1928 song "Wise County Jail" by Dock Boggs, a prominent figure in American traditional folk music. The description provides historical context, detailing how the song was inspired by an incident involving a lawman during Prohibition. It highlights Boggs' unique banjo playing style, a blend of African-American and Anglo-American traditions, and his rediscovery during the 1960s folk revival. The description also includes links for supporting the banjo heritage and accessing Boggs' music.

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.

This video features a performance of the song "You Got To Walk That Lonesome Valley" by Clifton Hicks, presented in the style of Mississippi John Hurt. The description provides links to the artist's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal, indicating that this is a musical performance and a promotion for the artist's work. There are no mentions of firearms, calibers, manufacturers, topics, or gear related to firearms.