Remastered from the original stereo analog field recordings produced by Alan Lomax.
Some selections previously released on New World Records, NW 205 (LP) and 80205-2 (CD); some selections previously unreleased.
Compact disc.
Program notes adapted and expanded by Matthew Barton from Lomax, texts, and selected bibliography ([36] p. : ill., music) inserted in container.
Field recordings made by Alan Lomax, Sept. 12, 1959 in Fyffe, Ala.