Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
Jan 01, 1963 · 1h 15m
Director
Dietrich WawzynOverview
In 1963 German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn set out to shoot a series of films for German television that took him through the southern US in search of American jazz and roots music. He contacted Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz, who jumped at the chance to join him and share his enthusiasm for regional musical traditions. Wawzyn made three films dealing with blues, gospel, and hillbilly music. The negatives to those films were lost. This film recreates the journey from the best elements still available and includes much previously unreleased footage.
Cast of Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
Jesse Fullerself
Lightnin' Hopkinsself
Lowell Fulsonself- Red Sovineself
- King Louis H. Narcisseself
Mance Lipscombself- Chief White Cloudself
- Black Aceself
- Reverend Louis Overstreetself
- Sweet Emma Barrettself
- Barbara Daneself
- Blind James Campbellself
- Whistlin’ Alex Mooreself
- Lewis Familyself
- Willie Thomasself
- Shorty LeBlancself
- Ed Lee Natayself
- Hodges Brothersself
- Eddie Schaibleself
- J. E. Mainerself
- Willis Brothersself
Crew of Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
About Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
What is Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland about?
In 1963 German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn set out to shoot a series of films for German television that took him through the southern US in search of American jazz and roots music. He contacted Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz, who jumped at the chance to join him and share his enthusiasm for regional musical traditions. Wawzyn made three films dealing with blues, gospel, and hillbilly…
When was Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland released?
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland was released on January 1, 1963.
How long is Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland?
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
Who directed Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland?
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland was directed by Dietrich Wawzyn.
Who is in the cast of Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland?
The cast of Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland includes Jesse Fuller (self), Lightnin' Hopkins (self), Lowell Fulson (self), Red Sovine (self) and King Louis H. Narcisse (self).