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How Music Changed

250 different artists and topics that changed music history forever. Most of them analyzed in great detail, with historical information, opinions, and various bits of trivia.

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings - Anthology of American Folk Music

American Anthology of Folk Music: Ballads - Part A

Episode 1

“The Anthology of American Folk Music” may not be one of the most popular albums of all time, but it certainly is one of the most important albums ever made, if not the single most important album, period.

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    This Train – Sister Rosetta Tharpe

    The History of the Guitar in America: What a Mash Up!

    Episode 12

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      Les Paul & Friends - How High The Moon

      The History of Guitar in America: Les Paul

      Episode 11

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        Merle Travis

        The History of Guitar in America: Merle Travis

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          T-Bone Walker

          The History of Guitar in America: Jazz, Country and the Blues All Go Electric

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            Charlie Christian

            The History of Guitar in America: Charlie Christian

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              George Barnes

              The History of Guitar in America: Electric Guitar!!!!

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                Guitar Rag – Sylvester Weaver

                The History of Guitar in America 1922-1962: Widespread Amplification

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                  Tau Moe - Classic recordings 1929-1949

                  The History of Guitar in America 1922-1962: The Birth of Steel Guitar

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                    Eddie Lang and Lonnie Johnson  - Blue Guitars

                    The History of Guitar in America 1922-1962: The Fundamental Problem With Guitar is...

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                      Don’t You Lie to Me – Tampa Re

                      The History of Guitar in America 1922-1962: Further Innovation (And Some Recognition)

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                         Son House

                        The History of Guitar in America 1922-1962: The Blues

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                          Diddie Wa Diddie - Blind Blake

                          The History of Guitar in America: The Early Influencers

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