This 1963 collection finds the New Lost City Ramblers deep in their mission, presenting a set of traditional tunes with the kind of unvarnished authenticity that defined their influential sound.
- The album was recorded in August 1962 at the home of folk archivist and musician Tony Barrand.
- This release showcases the band's continued dedication to performing traditional repertoire with minimal arrangement, focusing on instrumental prowess and vocal harmonies.
- Vol. 5 was released on Folkways Records, a label known for its commitment to documenting American folk music.
The New Lost City Ramblers were a seminal American folk music string band, pioneers in the revival of old-time music. Formed in 1958, they became renowned for their meticulous recreations of pre-bluegrass string band traditions. Vol. 5, released in 1963, found the group firmly established as leaders in the burgeoning folk revival scene, continuing their work of preserving and performing traditional Appalachian music.
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