album · January 1, 2006

The Yellow Princess

John Fahey

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VanguardSee this day

folkamericanablues

This 2006 release on Vanguard finds Fahey returning to his folk-blues roots with a collection of solo acoustic guitar instrumentals. The album showcases his distinctive fingerstyle playing and deep understanding of American musical traditions.

• "The Yellow Princess" was one of Fahey's final recordings, released shortly before his death in 2001.
• The album was produced by Fahey himself and recorded in his home studio in Salem, Oregon.
• While not a chart success, the album was well-received by critics and is considered a valuable addition to Fahey's extensive discography.

John Fahey was an American guitarist, composer, and record label owner who was a pioneer of avant-garde acoustic guitar. He was known for his unique fingerstyle technique and his explorations of American roots music. At the time of "The Yellow Princess," Fahey was in the later stages of his career, having battled ill health for years, and this album marked a return to a more traditional folk-blues sound after some experimental releases.