Etta Baker 1913-2006

September 25, 2006 1:35 PM

Etta Baker 1913-2006
posted by y2karl (19 comments total)

A real loss. One-Dime Blues and Carolina Breakdown will be added to this evening's rotation.

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posted by trip and a half at 1:50 PM on September 25, 2006

Lost John (mp3), from WXYC
posted by MonkeySaltedNuts at 1:53 PM on September 25, 2006

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posted by QIbHom at 2:01 PM on September 25, 2006

Very sad. I was inspired to learn to fingerpick guitar after hearing her version of Railroad Bill.

Old NPR story on her life.
posted by amelliferae at 2:01 PM on September 25, 2006

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posted by lester's sock puppet at 2:17 PM on September 25, 2006

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posted by scody at 2:47 PM on September 25, 2006

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posted by taosbat at 2:56 PM on September 25, 2006

Seeing Etta perform was always my highlight at Merlefest.

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posted by NoMich at 2:58 PM on September 25, 2006

Rest in peace.

I wish I had seen her perform live.
posted by blucevalo at 3:20 PM on September 25, 2006

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posted by madamjujujive at 3:40 PM on September 25, 2006

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posted by languagehat at 3:54 PM on September 25, 2006

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posted by Smart Dalek at 4:28 PM on September 25, 2006

Song subject in her own right, it appears.
posted by IndigoJones at 6:29 PM on September 25, 2006

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posted by flapjax at midnite at 6:58 PM on September 25, 2006

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posted by Devils Slide at 7:29 PM on September 25, 2006

This is sad. The piedmont blues never got as much recognition as that from the Delta or Chicago, but on moving here 8 years ago, I was surprised at how many of the old-school types were still around. Meeting her and Pink Anderson's son count as two of this white boy's "blues moments." Both were great, gracious people, who even tried not to laugh as I clumsily tried to pick a few tunes. I will miss her and her presence greatly, I'll always have her music, though.
posted by 1f2frfbf at 6:53 AM on September 26, 2006

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The piedmont blues never got as much recognition as that from the Delta or Chicago

Amen.
posted by mediareport at 7:39 AM on September 26, 2006

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posted by Miko at 12:35 PM on September 26, 2006

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posted by moonbird at 4:49 PM on September 27, 2006