This is old old-time. Ballad singer Phyllis Marks was born in 1927and began singing as a child. Singing Child Ballads, folk songs, old carols and songs she sang to entertain her four children, her unassuming style is mesmerizing.
This recording (c1991) is currently only available on cassette from Augusta Heritage Recordings in Elkins, WV. Phyllis sings in the traditional unaccompanied style, interspersing her songs with commentary about where she learned it and the singers she learned from.
If you are looking for a classically trained singer, this isn't for you. But if you are seeking music from the heart of the mountains, this is it.
Folksongs & Ballads: Vol.2. Phyllis Marks. Augusta Heritage Recordings, 1991, Elkins WV 26241.
Available at www.augustaheritage.com/store.htm
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