“Travelin’ Shoes,” from African American religious tradition, recorded by Maria Muldaur in 1974. There is a 1939 recording of the song by the Selah Jubilee Singers, and many Gospel groups including the Clara Ward Singers and Marion Williams also recorded it. The Chambers Brothers have a nice recording of the song as well.
“In My Time of Dyin'” by the Lovell Sisters. Jessica Lovell (vocals, fiddle), Megan Lovell (vocals, dobro), Rebecca Lovell (vocals, mandolin), Matt Wingate (guitar), Daniel Kimbro (bass). Rebecca and Megan now perform as Larkin Poe.
This traditional song became known to the urban folk song crowd (including Bob Dylan) though the singing of Josh White.
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“You’ve graduated, but there’s no work
you have a masters, but there’s no work
and you’re left with only your imagination
wanting to buy a house, it’s agony, wanting a family, it’s crazy
but if you stop, there’s melancholy
Get up, find a way, keep on going, don’t stop
find a way, take a chance, your voice is strong, make it heard.”
— Mauro Durante
More:
“Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino and Music to Exorcise Financial Demons in Europe,” Betto Arcos, PRI’s The World
April 22nd has been celebrated as Earth Day since 1970. A holiday that raises humankind’s awareness of our responsibility for the natural health of our planet. Sounds good, right?
Not in some ways:
“The 15 Corniest Pro-Environmental Songs,” Stacey Anderson, Rolling Stone
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Corridos (ballads) are the traditional “newspapers” of the Spanish-speaking Southwest. Here’s one by California’s Eugene Rodriguez about a new Arizona law. It’s performed by his group, Los Cenzontles. The video features photographs by Bill Steen of The Canelo Project.