Record #:

39864

Author(s):

Goldsmith, Thomas

Abstract:

Huddie Ledbetter, later known as Lead Belly, grew up in the south and eventually became part of a trio with John and Alan Lomax, a father-son team of song collectors. Lead Belly collected, wrote, and sang songs in several different styles, including Blues. He is also credited with helping to define American vernacular music in the 20th century.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 65 Issue 1 & 2, 2018, p22-28, por

Subject(s):

Musicians; Musicians--African American; Blues musicians; Raleigh