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Robert Pete Williams' music had the striking lyricism and highly individualized sound of the great Delta blues masters, but it was made well after the heyday of that style. Williams improvised considerably in his performances, using blues' language but varying his approach. These songs were mostly recorded at the Angola State Penitentiary. While Williams sings mournful, anguished blues with spectacular impact, he also can turn around and do more joyous fare effectively. His vigorous accompaniment, especially on six-string guitar, is just as creative and stunning as his vocals. This 15-cut disc, which has five bonus cuts, is most welcome.
© Ron Wynn /TiVo
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Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Robert Pete Williams, MainArtist - Harry Oster, Producer - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Album review
Robert Pete Williams' music had the striking lyricism and highly individualized sound of the great Delta blues masters, but it was made well after the heyday of that style. Williams improvised considerably in his performances, using blues' language but varying his approach. These songs were mostly recorded at the Angola State Penitentiary. While Williams sings mournful, anguished blues with spectacular impact, he also can turn around and do more joyous fare effectively. His vigorous accompaniment, especially on six-string guitar, is just as creative and stunning as his vocals. This 15-cut disc, which has five bonus cuts, is most welcome.
© Ron Wynn /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 01:07:40
- Main artists: Robert Pete Williams
- Composer: Unknown
- Label: Arhoolie Records
- Genre: Blues
(C) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1994 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
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