The Harry Smith Project - Live (2006)

Synopsis: Harry Smith's ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC, a collection of American roots music from the early 20th century, has been a huge influence on generations of folk, blues, and rock musicians. THE... Harry Smith's ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC, a collection of American roots music from the early 20th century, has been a huge influence on generations of folk, blues, and rock musicians. THE HARRY SMITH PROJECT- LIVE is proof positive of the box set's effect, as some of the biggest names in pop music perform renditions of songs from the ANTHOLOGY. Nick Cave, Lou Reed, Richard Thompson, Elvis Costello, Beck, and Sonic Youth are only a few of the big names gracing this riveting, highly entertaining concert disc. [More]

Composer: Hal Willner