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Old-time music -- Kentucky.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Blanche Coldiron Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0133 SAA 133
Abstract Born in Wolfe County, KY, in 1922, Blanche (Hurt) Coldiron moved with her family to Powell County when she was 6 years old.   At nine years old, after listening to Uncle Dave Macon play banjo on the Grand Old Opry radio show, Blanche taught herself to play the banjo. She played the banjo using five different picking styles including, her customary style, the “claw hammer.”  In addition to the banjo, Coldiron played the bass, guitar, fiddle, and mandolin.  Beginning her music career during...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1996-2007

Wilson Reeves Collection

 Collection — 1
Identifier: BCA 0141 SAA 141
Abstract

Wilson Reeves (1925-2008) was born in Fleming County, KY and attended Berea College.  He was an avid amateur radio operator and collected unique and original recordings, with an extensive library of old-time and mountain music.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1970-1983