How To Play Lead Belly’s Version of the Blues Ballad “John Hardy”
This guitar transcription of Lead Belly's blues murder ballad "John Hardy" uses the tuning of low-B from the 1940 Library of Congress recording.
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Lead Belly, Jackson C. Frank Documentaries in the Works
Chances are you know Lead Belly, the iconic, influential, and greatly celebrated folk and blues master. You will not be surprised to learn that he is the subject a forthcoming documentary film directed by Curt Hahn featuring reflections on the…
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Watch Lead Belly Serenade His Wife with ‘Goodnight Irene’ in 1935
Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter (1888-1949) is one of America’s most influential blues and folk musicians. With his booming 12-string guitar, immense repertoire, and poignant lyrics, Lead Belly’s music has been the touchstone and inspiration for countless artists. Here he serenades his wife, Martha…
Fraulini Guitars’ Todd Cambio Digs for Inspiration in the Overlooked Guitars of the Past
The Chicago native specializes in building instruments like those used by such early guitar heroes as Lead Belly and Eddie Lang
Remembering Roots and Blues Legend Steve James
The acoustic music world lost one of its most colorful figures when Steve James passed away on January 6, 2023, at 72.
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Letters from Pete: How Pete Seeger mentored and inspired generations of musicians
Tony Trischka grew up with Pete Seeger’s banjo ringing in his house, by way of his parents’ records of the Weavers, the Almanac Singers, and Seeger’s folk songs for children. In 1962, at age 13, Trischka started getting serious about…
Acoustic Guitar Issue 336 Video: September/October 2022
You’ve got the September/October 2022 issue of Acoustic Guitar and you’re ready to start playing. This is your one-stop destination for video lessons, gear reviews, and more, so grab your guitar and play your way through the latest issue! Beginning…
‘Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art, Words and Wisdom’ is a Spectacular Portrait of American Folk’s Greatest Minstrel
A delightful visual feast, compiled by Guthrie’s daughter Nora with material from the Woody Guthrie Archive in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Woody Mann (1952–2022): Remembering a Vital Fingerstyle Guitarist and Educator
Guitarist Woody Mann’s unique musical style was rooted in both traditional blues and progressive jazz, with many influences in between.
After 50 Years at the Forefront of the Guitar Repair Industry, Dan Erlewine Is at the Top of His Game
Dan Erlewine's pioneering reference works and instructional content have made him a mentor to three generations of guitar maintenance and repair geeks.