Alligator artists have set the pace for soul music, electric blues, delta. Starting with a love of the blues that he shares with countless millions, he took a singular path that took him back to africa via the side roads of the south and around the. Although corey harris made his name as a delta blues player that is not nearly the end of his talents. Tallahatchie fulton blues devil got my woman house negro blues black rag catfish blues that will never happen no more lynch blues maggie walker blues fat ducks groove corey harris has been at the forefront of those africanamericans who have sought not just to reinvigorate but to develop the blues tradition while remaining within it. Join facebook to connect with corey harris and others you may know. Fulton blues is named for a district in richmond, va. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we. Stay at home blues might as well document some of this stay at home covid19 scenario stuff for historical posterity, or whatever, but also just to get the writing juices bac. This provided an unexpected but resonant context for listening this morning to corey harris fine blues album fulton blues, and especially tracks like house negro blues. Singing and playing exquisite slideguitar like a delta original, corey harris has spent his career linking up with the music that contributed to the origins of the blues. Blues greats like tajmahal, james son thomas, homesick james. Corey harris the blues came to texas by thebluesmobile. Corey harris has performed, recorded, and toured with names such as bb king, taj mahal, buddy guy, r.
It may not sound like anything else on the record, but its condemnation of slavery is very much in keeping with harris wakeup call for unity and harmony in a world that needs it more than ever. Corey harris takes a decidedly anthropological and academic approach to the blues, deeply researching its variants and origins, and hes become adept at combining west african, jamaican, and creole rhythms with traditional country blues forms in a manner so natural that the cracks and fissures between now and then and between here and there never seem to show. Corey harris wrote this song to reveal what happened to the old neighborhood in fulton of richmond, va. Performances in feel like going home corey harris john lee hooker son house. Corey harris sings us fulton blues american blues scene. He is a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and band leader who has carved out his own niche in blues. If youre ready and interested in expanding your poetic knowledge, we invite you to download these free and informative pdfs.
Along with keb mo and alvin youngblood hart, he raised the flag of acoustic guitar blues in the mid1990s. Template crafted by irontemplates developed by go nowarego noware. Well, i will, is catfish swimming in the deep blue sea have all you goodlooking women chasing after me chasing after me chasing after m. Jan 31, 20 check out fulton blues by corey harris on amazon music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Statistics for the social sciences free itunes video brad fulton, duke. In fulton blues, corey harris resurrects memories of southern. Jan 09, 2016 not to speak for corey harris, but i think these kinds of attitudes fuel his anger against the subject of whites playing and singing the blues. The blues have great emotional resonance and are the foundation for american popular music.
Corey harris was born in denver, colorado to parents from texas and kentucky. Burnside, ali farka toure, dave matthews band, tracy chapman, olu dara and many others. Leading blues label alligator records is the home of grammy nominated blues artists. We will learn the chords and their progression in this first lesson. The bluesmen of old would have tipped their hat to him. Modern acoustic blues contemporary blues modern electric blues modern delta blues regional blues african folk african traditions desert blues. Harris is a brilliant player who is at once proud of his ancestry and culture, and a proponent of a musical panafricanism, and has emerged as a dreadlocked musical ambassador for the blues. Alligator records genuine houserockin music since 1971.
American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Corey harris zion crossroads 2007 written by bluesever monday, 27 march 2017 15. York city music venues at new york music dailys sister blog lucid culture. For booklovers booklovers blog new authors, books, and more. Fulton blues by corey harris on amazon music unlimited. When a white man can say on a blues forum that education and money, and not suffering enough in life, preclude a black man from being a real deal blues man, it is certain to make him angry. He spent some time in western africa studying, and rhythms from this area are very prevalent in his music, most conspicuously in mississippi to mali. Corey harris new cd is named after the africanamerican neighbourhood of fulton in his new hometown, richmond, virginia and features his topical blues, performed with a band and in acoustic duo.
Corey harris concert setlists sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts. Corey harris, fulton blues njumba records april 1, 20 by. Download 1500 free online courses from the worlds top universities stanford. Blues boulevard music avenue father sun, mother earth. One of the most genuinely progressive contemporary bluesmen. David kunian leave a comment although corey harris made his name as a delta blues player that is not nearly the end of his talents. New dvdpbs documentary corey harris journeys out now. Hes got an essential grasp of his own culture and hes unafraid to voice the sociohistorical legacy as means of making sense of the present and perhaps helping shape the future. Corey harris teaches blues guitar groove3 video tutorial. Corey harris tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including daily bread. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Music profile for corey harris, born 21 february 1969. In addition to the true gem of a cd of which everyone should continue reading. Lynch blues live in sweden featuring hook herrera duration.
A new album by bluesman corey harris pays tribute to one southern neighborhood with a particularly haunted past. Check out fulton blues by corey harris on amazon music. Gilly blues youtube corey harris special rider blues duration. Corey harris has absorbed american country blues traditions and plays them as authentically and powerfully as anyone on the scene today. He has a welldeserved reputation for performing many different genres from the west african tones of from mississippi to mali to the reggae of zion crossroads. Corey harris fulton blues, originally issued by corey, has been reissued with a couple of bonus tracks added on blues boulevard records. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from corey harris at the discogs marketplace. As noted on his corey s website, fulton is a community in richmond, va that is older than the city itself.
Take your time learning the chords and how they move together. Acousticguitar harris displays a mastery of delta and ragtime blues guitar styles. Corey harris zion crossroads 2007 feel the blues with. Get corey harris setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other corey harris fans for free on. May 07, 20 corey harris wrote this song to reveal what happened to the old neighborhood in fulton of richmond, va. In fulton blues, corey harris resurrects memories of. He is a powerful and compelling singer and an accomplished guitarist whose musical artistry is complemented by serious explorations of the historical and cultural conditions that gave rise to the blues.
Singer and songwriter corey harris, a blues guitarist and macarthur genius grant winner, moved to the fulton area three years ago from charlottesville. Smarthistory video lectures free online videoaudio beth harris, moma. Harris skillfully weaves his voice together with the serpentine writhings of his slide. Hear corey harris play his rendition of the blues came to texas recorded live in the bluesmobile studio. Corey harris born february 21, 1969 in denver, colorado, united states is an american blues and reggae musician, currently residing in charlottesville, virginia. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Corey harris is an american blues and reggae musician, currently residing in charlottesville. Corey harris is a guitarist, songwriter, and performer who is leading a contemporary revival of country blues with a fresh, modern hand.
Corey harris fulton blues coverdesign, corey harris fulton. Complete song listing of corey harris on corey harris songs list covid19. Listen free to corey harris fulton blues crying blues, underground and more. Courtesy of the artist a new album by bluesman corey harris pays tribute to one southern neighborhood with a particularly haunted past. Get all the lyrics to songs by corey harris and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. I watched django unchained last night and whilst tarantino injects at times pure comedy alongside more telling satire, there is a powerfully direct evocation of the evil of slavery in the southern states.
This is just a few of many albums and songs he has produced for many bands and artist over the years in many different styles of music. From its docks on the james river, the first african captives were marched to the citys slave market to be sold into bondage. Stream tracks and playlists from corey harris on your desktop or mobile device. And dont forget to catch corey harris on this weeks episode of the bluesmobile, airing march 89, 20. Corey harris born february 21, 1969, denver, colorado is a guitarist based in new orleans on the alligator label. Imagine it first before you do it, then slow the bass part way down keep it in time though and try to incorporate the higher stringmelody part bit by bit. Steve martinezgive thanks evergchristmas mood,jah love, corey harris blu black,father sun,mother earth, fulton blues,antero,mighty joshua. Blues expat corey harris finds a cause in fulton news. He has also explored the african guitar styles on which much of the blues was based, and in this homespun video series, he teaches songs and instrumentals that bridge the gap between the two cultures. Released in 20, fulton blues found harris revisiting several of his hybrid blues forms in a varied and interesting set.
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