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By and By I'm Going to See the King | Loyd & Steve McGaha | Digital Traditions

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By and By I'm Going to See the King | Loyd & Steve McGaha | Digital Traditions

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...

Harriet Bailem Brown Photos | Digital Traditions

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Harriet Bailem Brown Photos | Digital Traditions

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...

Building Baskets | Digital Traditions
- Episode 3 Basket Use | Digital Traditions

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Basket Use | Digital Traditions

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Franklyn De Loach shares how the baskets were used according to their sizes.

Making the Wood Splits | Digital Traditions
- Episode 4 Building Baskets | Digital Traditions

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Building Baskets | Digital Traditions

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Franklyn De Loach talks about the process of putting baskets together, from the bottom on up.

Natural Materials | Florence Mazyck | Digital Traditions

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Natural Materials | Florence Mazyck | Digital Traditions

Interviewed by Dale Rosengarten Florence Mazyck discusses the variety of natural materials that can be used for the baskets.

Drying Bulrush | Florence Mazyck | Digital Traditions

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Drying Bulrush | Florence Mazyck | Digital Traditions

Interviewed by Dale Rosengarten Florence Mazyck discusses the amount of time it takes for bulrush to dry.

Prefers Bulrush | Florence Mazyck | Digital Traditions

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Prefers Bulrush | Florence Mazyck | Digital Traditions

Interviewed by Dale Rosengarten Florence Mazyck talks about why she prefers weaving with bulrush.

Building Baskets | Digital Traditions
- Episode 3 Making the Wood Splits | Digital Traditions

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Making the Wood Splits | Digital Traditions

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Franklyn De Loach shares the details on getting the wood to make split-oak baskets.

Gathering Materials | Florence Mazyck | Digital Traditions

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Gathering Materials | Florence Mazyck | Digital Traditions

Interviewed by Dale Rosengarten Florence Mazyck talks about who helps her gather her sweet grass.

Franklyn De Loach Audio Transcripts | Digital Traditions Learning to Make Baskets | Digital Traditions

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Learning to Make Baskets | Digital Traditions

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Franklin De Loach shares how the tradition of basketmaking was passed down in his family.