Recorded in January, 1930, for the Vocalion label, "Who Dressed You Up For Easter," by the Rev. A.W. Nix, contains an original treatment of a holiday theme but also for the first time puts the dignified Rev. Nix in a compromising position . Document Records DOCD-5490 'Rev. A.W. Nix (1928-1930).

Under the Bamboo Tree -Co-written by Bob Cole, J. Rosamond Johnson, and James Weldon Johnson, the song was published in 1902 and went on to sell 400,000 copies in just six months— This version by Tricky featured on his album Blowback www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK_D...

James Weldon Johnson referred to Cole, as “the single greatest force in the middle period of the development of black theatricals in America.” Robert Allen Cole Jr. (July 1, 1868 – August 2, 1911 ) was an American composer, actor, and playwright who produced and directed stage shows #blackhistory

This Black History Month, Document Records is proud to celebrate Francis Johnson—an artist, innovator, and trailblazer whose music shaped generations to come. Learn more here www.1838blackmetropolis.com/.../a-fresh-....

We would like to take you back to a recording from January 1928 . It has been said that Moses Mason’s Molly Man is one of the most unlikely commercial recordings ever made. And yet, here it is—a song about hot tamales, recorded in Chicago in 1928 by a Louisiana-born reverend An amazing recording !

This tintype bears tax stamps used to fund the Union in the Civil War. The band features a 5-string banjo, 2 violins, and a classical guitar, likely traveling musicians performing in homes and theatres. (Source: Hidden Witness, Jackie Napoleon Wilson, 1999

Established in 1928 by Thermon Ruth, the group combined gospel ministry with secular entertainment, recording beloved tracks like “Precious Lord” and “Walk Around.”

"This song is one of the greatest treasures in music history." – Lottie Kimbrough, Lost Lover Blues. We're creating a special Valentine’s Day album for our subscribers, with Lottie’s track as a standout highlight.

Herve Duerson was one of the most idiosyncratic barrelhouse pianists, known for his distinctive, energetic, and nimble style. While he used traditional accompaniment techniques like walking bass, he also introduced his own inventive figures, setting him apart from his contemporaries.

Volume 2 of Lucille Bogan's complete works features 22 tracks recorded in Chicago (1930–1933) during the Great Depression. With Charles Avery & Walter Roland on piano, Bogan's raw lyrics reveal the struggles of survival, especially for women in tough times

🎸 Today, we remember the incredible Earl Hooker on what would have been his birthday! Known as one of the greatest slide guitarists in blues history, Earl’s innovative style and mastery of the guitar influenced countless artists.

Their recording journey began in February 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia, with their debut session yielding "I Believe I'll Make a Change," a track that would later become a foundational element of Robert Johnson’s iconic "Dust My Broom. #robertjohnson #blues

ooh when you have your Rockabilly Head on for New Year . Powerful stuff ! #rockabilly #documentrecords #oldtimemusic #blues

What's up ? A Happy New Year from Blind Lemon Jefferson that's what

So which came first ? The Booker T or Skip Robinson version of this famous organ riff ?

"'Mannenberg' became an anthem for the anti-apartheid movement… Its success became a springboard for As-Shams, whose catalog would grow to include jazz, soul, funk, and fusion often with covert—or not-so-covert—political and social messages." South African Jazz Label As-Shams Gets a Second Life:

Even Iggy is in Festive Mood ! Iggy Pop - White Christmas (Psych-Out Christmas)

Document Records specialise in early African American gospel music, sermons and spirituals particularly in the pre-war period, and this pioneering company sports a vast catalogue of compilation CDs featuring giants of gospel music

Gospel Music from DOCUMENT DOCD-5313-Gospel Classics – Various Artists – Complete Recorded Works Vol 2 (1927-1935). Death Is Riding Through The Land ""Presidential Life is in God's hands This message is for you too And , Governors remember When you are sentencing men My God is watching you "

Have you go the Santa Claus Crave ? Elzadie Robinson – The Santa Claus Crave / Paramount – 12573- 10", Find this and other rare Festive Blues at our online store . You can listen to it here www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvU-... #blues #christmas

people say “you need to start living in the real world” but they forget that the real world includes lupines and lightning bugs and ginger beer and starlight and sea coasts and Renoir paintings and Rachmaninoff’s piano concertos and fog banks and foxes playing in snow.

🔥 New Limited Editions 🔥 "Blues, Blues Christmas Vol 7 " | "A Christmas Honky-Tonk"⚡ Only 150 copies made. Stocks are nearly gone. Don’t hang about—grab yours now before they’re history!

A Christmas Honky-Tonk ! #oldtimemusic #hillbilly #blues#jazz #documentrecords

Why early Blues and Jazz Christmas music needs to be on your festive playlist ! Here are 12 good reasons why it is worth discovering. Don’t be fooled into thinking that early Blues and Jazz is depressing or irrelevant to life today. #blues #christmas #recordcollectors

This is the story of the incredible Django Reinhardt and how he managed to become one of the greatest guitarists ever with only two functioning fingers on his fretting hand – a skill unmatched to this day.!

Happy Advent "Huddie 'Leadbelly' Ledbetter - Blues singer +guitarist. His songbook contained a large number of standard folk tunes, most adapted from previous sources. Bob Dylan once remarked, on his XM radio show, that Leadbelly was "One of the few ex-cons who recorded a popular children's album.

John Lee Hooker "Boogie Chillun" !

Walter Brown "Brownie" McGhee November 30, 1915 . The Blues Revival - Various Artists Vol 1 (1963-1969) SKU DOCD-5697 " Featuring: Sleepy John Estes, vocal and guitar. (With Yank Rachel, mandolin) Brownie McGhee: vocal and guitar. #bluesrevival #blues #sonnyterryandbrowniemcghee

Remembering Robert Nighthawk -Nov.30th 1909 -Nov 5th 1967 "Nobody else could play a slide like him. They think they can but they can't.... I ain't never heard anybody play a slide like Robert Nighthawk. It's wailin' man." #blues #robertnighthawk #sldeguitar #iketurner #earlhooker #guitar

This week in music history: On Nov 23, 1936, Robert Johnson held his first recording session in Room 414 of the Gunter Hotel, San Antonio, TX. He recorded classics like "Terraplane Blues," "Dust My Broom," "Sweet Home Chicago," "Ramblin' On My Mind," and "Come On In My Kitchen." #robertjohnson#blues

We hope our next newsletter will be landing in your inbox soon, featuring exciting new Christmas-themed releases: Blues Blues Christmas 7 and A Honky Tonk Christmas. Hit us up if you want to be on (occasional ) mailing list #blues #christmasmusic #christmasplaylist #newreleases #indielabels

The enormous Document Records catalog is on Spotify, with each series divided into neat little playlists. Give us a follow, won't you? Cheers! #blues #oldtimemusic #gospel #playlist #documentrecords #recordcollector #americana #spotify #chronologicalorder #documentrecords

This week in music history: On Nov 23, 1936, Robert Johnson held his first recording session in Room 414 of the Gunter Hotel, San Antonio, TX. He recorded classics like "Terraplane Blues," "Dust My Broom," "Sweet Home Chicago," "Ramblin' On My Mind," and "Come On In My Kitchen."

We released a High Water Everywhere Bundle . "High Water Everywhere " CD notes by Corey Harris , Charley Patton Cd and fabulous Mounted Fine art Print of the repurposed Paramount Advert #charleypatton #coreyharris #paramountrecords #blues #fineartprints #highwatereverywhere #floods#climatechange

Learn to Fiddle !

We support the established music magazines and the indies . " PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND GROUPS Making a Scene Presents our Newsletter for Nov 27 2024 Issue 476 READ IN OVER 30 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE! www.makingascene.org #indiemagazine #blues #indie #musicjournalist

Our next newsletter is coming soon with new Christmas releases: Blues Blues Christmas 7 & A Honky Tonk Christmas, fine art prints, and festive deals. Plus, the Gospel Classics series is on special offer from noon tomorrow. Here's a preview: Jessie May Hill from Volume 1.

www.gearnews.com/trump-guitar... What can we say 😃 The whole thing Trump guitar 🎸 thing is quite amusing isn't ?

We checked this out and our only criticism is the price! Some really engaging music here that seems to us to be under valued . Well not up to us and we understand the financial struggle is real .. well worth a listen

Kitchen Dancing tho ! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc26... #northernsoul #All-Nighter #Northernsoulspin #Floorshufflers #Ritaandthetiaras #Keepthefaith

We specialize in early African American gospel music, sermons, and spirituals, 🎶 Legends like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Thomas A. Dorsey, The Golden Gate Quartet, & Rev. Gary Davis alongside hidden gems like the Nugrape Twins & Perfect Harmony Quartette. thedocumentrecordsstore.com/product-cate...

A little something to make it easier to find some dope Black creatives to follow on here. ☺️ go.bsky.app/U3UQX2A

Loving Roots Music can be the gateway drug to other genres though more often it is visa versa .Most other genres tend to lead back to the Blues .Blues lovers don't have to stay rooted in the past though Tell us what we should be checking out Ain't that Funk /Punk enough for ya ?

Lead Belly’s "Bourgeois Blues" (1938) protested racism & segregation in DC, blending race & class critique. The Fall’s "Bourgeois Town" (2001) reinterpreted it, proving the blues remain relevant to modern music & social issues. The fight isn't over—these songs endure. #TheBlues #LeadBelly #TheFall

Good morning. I hope you have a great day, your coffee is tasty, and that you will always remember...

Happy Birthday Jimi Hendrix -influenced by many famous blues men, including:Muddy Waters and Elmore James who in turn were influenced by Son House and Robert Johnson #jimihendrix #Muddywaters #sonhouse #robertjohnson #elmorejames #blues #documentrecords #bluesguitar #guitarplayer#guitar

If it is Vintage Blues it is on Document ! Blind Lemon Jefferson, is known as the Father of Texas Blues His high-pitched voice and distinctive guitar style set him apart, influencing blues and rock musicians for generations. His recordings remain iconic in the blues genre. #blindlemonjefferson

🪕 What would you say to a strictly limited vinyl release of " The Aiken County String Band, Pine Mountain Boys, Ephraim Woodie, and Woodie Brothers - Complete recordings from 1927-1931". Image is Dock Walsh ( Carolina Tar Heels) but in the Pine Mountain Boys above #banjo #dockwalsh

Blues on Bluesky ? Yes why not ? Question ! Does anyone still send Christmas Cards ? On the off chance that they still do here are a small selection Document's Blues and Music Themed Cards for 2024 #blues#christmascards#blindblake#butterbeansandsusie

Living Blues has been on the go for 40 years . We love it and especially thank Brett Bonner for all his efforts.Here is to another 40!