Chant of the Weed; Shakin' the African: Museum Object and Cultural History
Chant of the Weed; Shakin' the African: recording date: 1931. release date: 1943. recording artist: Don Redman and his Orchestra.
The object in the museum catalogue
Don Redman and his Orchestra. side 1: Chant of the Weed; side 2: Shakin' the African (Brunswick 80036), from the album Harlem Jazz, 1930 (Brunswick B-1009). 78 rpm. Both tracks were originally recorded in 1931 and released on Brunswick 6211. The album was released in 1943.
Materials, dates and provenance
- recording date: 1931
- release date: 1943
- recording artist: Don Redman and his Orchestra
- manufacturer: Brunswick
- Object Name: sound recording
- Physical Description: shellac (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
- place made: United States
- ID Number: 1988.0698.1997
- catalog number: 1988.0698.1997
- accession number: 1988.0698
- collector/donor number: R9
- maker number: 80036
- Credit Line: Gift of Howard A. Guernsey (through Richard L. Guernsey)
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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