Lead Belly: Bringing a 20th Century Music Icon into the Digital Age
Dive into the analog recordings that the Lomax family collected during their southern tour. Hear how they met Lead Belly, and the details behind the new release on Smithsonian Folkways. New media platforms are being used to introduce Lead Belly and folk blues to today’s music fans. This project reveals the pros and cons of digital archiving of American folk icons and storytelling.
Presenters
MODERATOR
Alvin Singh
Founder
ARS Media Group
Richard James Burgess
Assoc Dir of Business Strategies
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Bob Santelli
Exec Dir
The GRAMMY Museum
Details
Access
Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband
Type
Solo / Dual / Panel
Theme
Historical
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