#2591: American Primitive

New Sounds | May 24, 2010

“American Primitive,” the guitar-style associated with the late John Fahey, blends folk, blues, classical and Eastern music. We’ll hear a few examples on this New Sounds from Fahey’s Takoma label-mates, with new reissues from Robbie Basho and Harry Taussig, and music by guitarist and storyteller Leo Kottke as well. Also, we’ll tap into a new generation of pickers, like Shawn David McMillen, Jack Rose, and Kaki King, among others.

PROGRAM # 2591, American Primitive Guitar (First aired on Thurs. 10/05/06)

ARTIST(S)	RECORDING	CUT(S)	SOURCE
John Fahey	The Voice of the Turtle	A Raga Called Pat, Part III [9:00]	Takoma #6501 ** Available at Amazon.com*
Various Artists: Peter Walker	A Raga for Peter Walker	Hot Fusion [3:30]	Tompkins Square #1622 ** www.tompkinssquare.com
Various Artists: Greg Davis	A Raga for Peter Walker	Truly We Dwell In Happiness [4:00]	See above.
Robbie Basho	Venus In Cancer	Cathedral et Fleur de Lis [8:00]	Tompkins Square #1820** www.tompkinssquare.com
Various Artists: James Blackshaw	A Raga for Peter Walker	Spiralling[sic] Skeleton Memorial [6:30]	See above.
Leo Kottke	Live	Peg Leg [2:30]	On The Spot #0100582132 Try Amazon.com*
Shawn David McMillen	Catfish	The Lawn [4:00]	Tompkins Square #1721 ** www.tompkinssquare.com

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