Leadbelly (1976 film)
Leadbelly (1976 film) Directed by Gordon Parks The Huddie Ledbetter StoryThe early life of Huddie Ledbetter is recounted in the 1976 film “Leadbelly” written by Ernest Kinoy, and directed by Gordon Parks.Cast Of...
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Songs Of Lead Belly
Songs Of Lead Belly Lead Belly California – 1945In rage footage captured in California in 1945 12-string folk-blues guitar legend Huddie Ledbetter performs three songs from his expansive repertoire.Songs...
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Good Morning Blues Lead Belly Jan. 20, 1888 – Dec. 6, 1949Recorded in New York City on June 15, 1940 featuring Huddie Leadbetter (12-string guitar & vocals).The legendary Louisiana folk blues musician Huddie...
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Leadbelly Newsreel Lead Belly Singing for FreedomIn this excerpt from a 1935 March of Time newsreel (produced by Time magazine) re-enactment of Leadbelly’s release from Angola Prison in Louisiana. John Lomax plays himself,...
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