Hedy West, One of the best musicians you have never heard of

colins
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Hedy West, One of the best musicians you have never heard of Sept 9, 2024 11:07:56 GMT Martin, ocarolan, and 10 more like this

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Post by colins on Sept 9, 2024 11:07:56 GMT

Following on from my recent cataloguing of my Doc Watson collection and my post of his version of Little Sadie, I have been on a Little Sadie hunt, tracking down some of the versions of this song. I knew of Hedy West and her music back in the 60s, and found this version by her from one of Pete Seeger's shows.

Her banjo frailing technique is probably one of the best and seemingly effortless ones you'll ever see. The notes just seem to happen, those of you that have tried will know how good this is.

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Hedy West, One of the best musicians you have never heard of Oct 6, 2024 15:15:09 GMT

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Post by pegleghowell on Oct 6, 2024 15:15:09 GMT

I've heard of Hedy West and she's nowhere near one of the best musicians I have ever heard of.Sorry.So many great traditional banjo players.
I could reel of the names of dozens who are far far better.Do some digging and you will find also.

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Hedy West, One of the best musicians you have never heard of Oct 6, 2024 15:36:03 GMT

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Post by earwighoney on Oct 6, 2024 15:36:03 GMT

Oct 6, 2024 15:15:09 GMT pegleghowell said:

I know nothing about this realm, if you can post up some others please do. Or send me a PM if that works better.

otis1960: A few years ago I wrapped similarly-sized apples, onions, and potatoes in foil, and offered the bucket to visiting 'Trick or Treaters' to take a pick. Oct 31, 2024 12:11:02 GMT

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Hedy West, One of the best musicians you have never heard of

Post by colins on Sept 9, 2024 11:07:56 GMT

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Post by earwighoney on Oct 6, 2024 15:36:03 GMT

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