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In search of Blind Joe Death : the saga of John Fahey

2013

Format:	DVD, Videorecording, Projected Medium, Visual Materials
Title:	In search of Blind Joe Death : the saga of John Fahey / a film by James Cullingham.
Publisher, Date:	[New York, NY] : First Run Features, [2013]
Description:	1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. digital optical video file DVD video
Summary:	Known as the father of American Primitive Guitar, many consider John Fahey to be a foundational figure in American folk music. As both musician and musicologist, Fahey made a fundamental contribution to our understanding and appreciation of such music genres as Delta blues, Appalachian bluegrass, and New Orleans jazz. Interviews, performances and archival footage with animation are combined in a musically charged tribute to a tremendously influential composer, guitarist and provocateur.
Subjects:	Fahey, John, 1939-2001. Guitarists -- United States -- Biography. Blues musicians -- United States -- Biography. Documentary films. Biographical films.
Other Author:	Cullingham, James. Townshend, Pete. Fahey, John, 1939-2001. Dr. Demento. First-Run Features (Firm)
Other Title:	Saga of John Fahey
Notes:	Title from web page. Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. Special features: Rare Fahey performance footage; extended interviews with Pete Townshend, Chris Funk and others; Fahey audio clips; two tribute performances. Pete Townshend, John Fahey, Dr. Demento, Chris Funk, Joey Burns. DVD, widescreen presentation.
ISBN:	9786315194375 6315194370
Publisher Number:	FRF 915731D
Other Number:	859211974
System Availability:	1
Current Holds:	0
# Local items:	1
Control Number:	391245
# Local items in:	1
# System items in:	1
Call Number:	DVD 787.87 Fahey

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