Anthology of American Folk Music [Box] [ECD] by Various Artists (CD, Jan-2005, 6 Discs, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings)

Back in the 60's my highschool had this collection on LP. I spent many hours in the school library enjoying the music preserved in this Anthology.
What a labor of love to assemble so many original artists' renditions of this ageless music. If you like American Folk Music you will not regret buying this Anthology.

Very fast delivery in a very good condition, article exactly as described, and very good price - the best by far anywhere I looked! Thank you very much!

Harry Smith did GOOD!

I bought this 'cause I've got most of the songs of CD's by Newer Artists.
I really love old time music, whether it be blues, banjo, folk or jazz.
Harry Smith kept alive a large slice of American Music.
i think it's a must for all collectors.

I cannot speak for my husband, but he has been wanting this anthology for a while and he says that he loves it.

I like this because it is interesting historical music. I had the old LP's of it back in l974, at least the ballads part, and now it is reissued in CD form, much easier to play now. I love the old ballads, and the oldtimey banjo and fiddle playing. I usually play it when I am canning apples, and I have canned about 10 bushels lately. I am glad to have this.

If you want to understand the folk music revival of the 50's and 60's you have to hear this set. Bob Dylan must have covered about half of the tracks at one time or another in his career, buy this collection and you will see why. There is something plain, simple and pure about the songs and performances that is very affecting. So many of the vocal styles are of a time long gone and ways of life that are past.