Physical Edition: Drop on Down in Florida: Field Recordings of African American Traditional Music 1977-1980 (2 CDs in a Hardcover Book)
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Format: 2-CD Set + Hardcover Book
Between 1977 and 1980, researchers gathered in Florida to document African American musical traditions that had been passed down for generations. The result is Drop on Down in Florida, a vital collection of gospel, blues, work songs, and sacred music recorded in communities across the state.
This expanded edition presents the original 1981 release alongside additional recordings, housed in a hardcover book with essays, photographs, and context that honors the artists and their traditions.
What’s Included:
- 2 CDs of field recordings (1977–1980)
- Hardcover book with photographs, essays, and session notes
- Expanded content from the original 1981 release
Winner of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research.
