Canebrake Minstrels

[Pvt_6thnhvi]

For those who enjoy period correct music please take a look at a review in the CW music area of this site. Quite worthwhile. Thanks

Pvt. R.C.Tarbox
6thNHVI

[John Peterson]

My apologies if this is a misplaced thread or an inappropriate commercial endorsement but I would like to second the recommendation of "Finer Than Frog Hair" by the Canebrake Minstrels. This CD was brought to my attention several weeks ago. I listened to a sampling of their tracks
( http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/canebrake ) and immediately ordered a copy.

I was not disappointed. The Canebrake Minstrels have produced a recording that captures the flavor, feel and sound of a period performance. In addition, they made the brave decision not to compromise original lyrics in the name of political correctness although it might limit their listening audience. I used their rendition of "Kingdom Coming" just yesterday(Friday, 1/8) in my Advanced Placement US History class in a lesson focusing on the Emancipation Proclamation and its context. Before playing the track I had the chance to prepare the students a bit by talking about popular music in the 19th century, the development of the minstrel performance tradition and original instrumentation.

Thank you! to the Canebrake Minstrels for this fine CD and I look forward to your next offering.