Riddle, Almeda

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

Ballads And Hymns Fom The Ozarks
New - Vinyl - 0017
Sealed, Rare Textured Cover Original With Booklet. Pristine Copy. "One Would Be Hard Pressed To Track Down Recorded Examples Of Almeda Riddle's Singing, But The Hunt Would Be Well Worth It Since She Possessed One Of The Strongest Voices Ever Put To Wax. Born In 1898, Riddle Spent Her Entire Life In Rural Arkansas, Where She Learned An Extensive Repertoire Of Ballads, Traditional Religious Songs, And Children's Songs From Her Father, A Hard Working Lumber Salesman Who Was A Descendant Of The Infamous James Gang. In Addition To Selling Timber, J.L. James Also Worked As A Singing Teacher, Benefiting His Daughter's Talent Greatly. Riddle's Voice Grew Into A Strong And Powerful Instrument, And She Often Sang For Friends And Family. It's Unlikely That The World At Large Would Have Ever Heard Her Voice Had Riddle Not Been Discovered By Folklorist Alan Lomax On One Of His Many Trips To The Rural South In The Late ‘50s. On The Ensuing Atlantic Records Release, Southern Folk Heritage Series, Riddle's Powerful Voice And Unique Versions Of Traditional Songs Made Her A Standout And Led Her To A Solo Album On The Vanguard Label In 1966. In The ‘70s, Riddle Recorded Two Successive Albums For Rounder Records And Performed At Many Fairs And Folk Festivals Until Her Death." Steve Kurutz. more

More Ballads And Hymns From The Ozarks
New - Vinyl - 0083
Sealed, Archival Quality 1975 Original. "More Ballads and Hymns from the Ozarks" by Almeda Riddle is a collection of traditional folk songs and hymns that were passed down to Riddle from her family and community. Riddle was born in 1898 in Cleburne County, Arkansas, and spent most of her life in the Ozark Mountains. She was renowned for her beautiful singing voice and her ability to preserve the traditional songs of her region. In conclusion, "More Ballads and Hymns from the Ozarks" is a timeless collection of traditional folk songs and hymns that showcases the beauty and power of Ozark music. Almeda Riddle's voice is a haunting reminder of the struggles and hardships faced by the people who first sang these songs, and her recordings have helped to preserve this important musical tradition for future generations. more