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Written by Owens, this waltz showcases his ability to play slow tempo tunes as well as faster reels and dance numbers. Recorded at the "Fiddle Traditions" CD Release Party at the Spartanburg County...
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Steve McGaha discussing the African American roots of playing guitar with a slide.
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"Theme song" for the Grand Ol' Opry, recorded during a live performance on WELP-AM in Easley, SC. Owens was the first to play live on WELP back in 1951. He played in a group featuring his brother...
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A Blind Willy Johnson song. A baptist preacher and bluesman, Johnson is widely regarded as one of the best slide guitar players that ever lived. Here Steve and Slick play the song as Steve learned it...
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Brown was no stranger to sweetgrass basketmaking. She was part of a family of eight generations of basket makers, with four of those generations still practicing today. Harriet made baskets for over...
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Franklyn De Loach shares the details on getting the wood to make split-oak baskets.
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Franklin De Loach shares how the tradition of basketmaking was passed down in his family.
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Franklyn De Loach shares how the baskets were used according to their sizes.
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Franklyn De Loach talks about the process of putting baskets together, from the bottom on up.
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Interviewed by Dale Rosengarten Florence Mazyck discusses the variety of natural materials that can be used for the baskets.