Ruby Plemmons and Eunice McAlexander talk about learning to sing ballads from parents and other sources. This interview by Kip Lornell takes place near Meadows of Dan, Virginia.
Uncle Homer Walker talks with Kip Lornell about blues songs on the banjo and learning tunes. Homer was born in Summers County, West Virginia, and moved to Glen Lyn in 1934.
Uncle Homer Walker talks with Kip Lornell about playing banjo in different tunings. Homer was born in Summers County, West Virginia, and moved to Glen Lyn in 1934.
Uncle Homer Walker talks with Kip Lornell about his home in Glen Lyn, Virginia, Henry Reed, and black and white square dances. Homer was born in Summers County, West Virginia, and moved to Glen Lyn in 1934.
Uncle Homer Walker plays banjo a banjo tune during an interview by Kip Lornell. Homer was born in Summers County, West Virginia, and moved to Glen Lyn in 1934.
John Lawson Tyree talks about people using slides and plays a dance tune on the banjo for Kip Lornell during an interview. John puts a handkerchief in the banjo as a mute. John is from Franklin County, Virginia.
John Lawson Tyree plays a dance tune on the banjo with and without a handkerchief muting the banjo for Kip Lornell during an interview. John is from Franklin County, Virginia.