Dixon Brothers, the Corley Family, Oscar Ford and others on new compilation

SPECIALIST label Tompkins Square have released a three CD package featuring rare 78s from the collection of renowned roots music archivist Harry Smith. The compilation of old-timey music 'Work Hard, Play Hard, Pray Hard; Hard Time, Good Time & End Time Music 1923-1936' features tracks from the Dixon Brothers, the Corley Family, Oscar Ford and many others. CR

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