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The African American folk music artists Alex Foster & Michel Larue recorded this historic in depth collection of authentic slave songs originating from pre Civil War days to the plantations of the South from the turn of the 20th century. Recorded in 1958, the album includes the first recording by black performers of InchFollow the Drinking GourdInch which was later covered by Taj Mahal, John Coltrane and many others. All selections newly remastered. Album Tracks 1. John Henry 2. Look Over Yonder 3. Hush Somebody's Calling My Name 4. Hey Everybody 5. You Gonna Reap 6. I'm Packing Up 7. March on 8. Voo-Doo American 9. Raise a Ruckus 10. Hold on 11. Follow the Drinking Gourd
