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Blues singer and guitarist Huddie Ledbetter, better known as Leadbelly, left a lasting mark on American popular music. He acquired his nickname during his stay in the prison farms of Louisiana. His cohorts named him for his stamina in leading work songs in the railyards and cotton fields. Leadbelly’s blues were ironically upbeat and joyful, and his clear, biting tone could be heard for miles around.
William Gottlieb/Redferns/"Goodnight Irene" (H. Ledbetter, J. A. Lomax) (c)1960 Ludlow Music Inc. (Cat.# CDSF 40001) (p)1989 Smithsonian Folkways Records. Int'l. rights secured. Not for broadcast transmission. All rights reserved. Do not duplicate. Not for rental.
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