New reissues + mp3s from Ola Belle Reed and New Orleans

Smithsonian Folkways has just released two collections, featuring recordings by North Carolina old time legend Ola Belle Reed and a host of musicians from the Big Easy. And, as usual, the label is offering up a few gratis downloads from each. Get more info on Rising Sun Melodies here and Classic Sounds of New Orleans here.

“Look Down That Lonesome Road” by Ola Belle Reed

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“We Shall Walk Through the Streets of the City” by Doc Paulin and his group

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Posted by | July 29, 2010 | Music | Comment 

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