Ballads and Songs - Historic Recordings

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Of British and American origin, ballads and songs are the essence of the Appalachian soul. This music ranges from hauntingly beautiful to disturbingly grim, traditional ballads that tell a compelling story to whimsical, nonsense songs filled with humor. Narrative songs equally hold the listener, a…

Archives of Appalachia East Tennessee State University Box 70295, Lake St. & Seehorn Dr. Johnson City, TN 37614 (423) 439-4338 (Information) (423) 439-4126 (Fax) E-mail us at : archives@etsu.edu


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