David Holt Interview: Etta Baker Piedmont Blues

[RPanzer1]

Wonderful. No one would be able to hear some of that if she hadn't done what she did.

[liptoniuss]

Amazing girl, it's just in the blood !

[damelamusica]

She's a doll!

[DawnCherryful]

awesome!

[miclormic]

This sweet,sweet woman brings tears to my eyes and joy to my ears. Raised 9 kids and plays so soft&low.She is in heaven right now pickin' under a tree and smilin'. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PERSON.

[barbrastreyesand]

This IS over Jimi Hendrix's head

[dalet63]

She is so sweet

[Maysey1]

Great music, keep on pickin' Etta!

[11SRD]

Her Smile Always Warms my Heart~

[JosephMalicke]

She had a great tone and an easy, summer breeze style. I really enjoyed watching her play. You can hear the early Virginia folk influences. Where did she learn One Dime Blues from? Jefferson?

[mickyhikes]

When did this interview take place?

[mygad]

She is a treasure indeed. And there is a course at Homespun from her as well! Gotta put that on my wish list.

[Breegha]

She is truly brilliant! I also play "two-fingered" like she does. I'm in good company...

[HenfieldWill]

Totally absorbing - what a wonderful woman!

[NeilFraudstrong]

Piedmont blues really hit home with me. Since I am from the Piedmont and all. I love Delta blues as well, but I don't think Piedmont blues gets serious praise like Delta blues.

[trevjay]

what a beautiful person

[FaustyFob]

i wonder who was her father

[jstoller1]

Her father was Boone Reid and can be heard playing guitar with Etta Baker and Taj Mahal on an earlier recording, however he never produced any individual recordings

[YT28666]

Thanks for the response. I am here in Morganton NC where Etta lived most of her adult life. Boone Reid was only recorded playing solo banjo in the 1950's.

[bezmolvie]

what a wonderful woman!

[j05baker]

Most people probably won't believe me but i'm related to her

[TracyFClark]

THIS is were it ALL comes from folks! This is history! This woman is amazing!

[dzava]

I would say that THIS is the place (North Carolina) where she came from and also my favorite - Elizabeth Cotton - absolute genius

[oldthymedragon]

Oh wow. Thanks for sharing this.

[wojo403]

Nice sounding Martin dreadnought mahogany guitar. Nothing like the sound of those bass notes on a dread. Mahoganys tend to be brassy, but since she plays without picks, it's probably the best guitar for the job.

[thetiler]

enjoyed, especially the a bit of story about her!

Cool music too!

[alexbennaz]

Hey david you doing the open mike on tuesday?

[chainthatdoor]

If you like this, Mrs Etta Baker, Family and Friends' 'Instrumental Music of the Southern Appalachians' is a great album.

[fiffel456]

Hey! If you want a piedmont blues expeience, check out the group Piedmont Project. There you get the stringband alternative. They have been said to "keep it real".

[jamescaptainfarrell]

I'm depressed, I should quit guitar :(

[razorbladethorax]

I cannot begin to describe how amazing this is. Wow... Just wow.

[musicloveranthony]

so humble for all her amazing ability

[gent30x]

Once again- Thanks for posting. AMAZING - Just about a 100% AMAZING STUFF. 5 stars

[Artsimps]

R.I.P Etta Baker

Thank you so much for posting this...

The Piedmont Blues are one of the best things about being alive.

[Nooberal]

Phenomenal, possible the best YouTube video I've every seen.

[juxjammin]

Extraordinary documentary. Great music, information and production! Super!

[outfidel]

Fantastic interview. Thank you, David Holt -- and thank you Ms Baker!