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Sonny Terry

Sonny Terry

Born in Mineola, New York, U.S. on October 24, 1911 — died March 11, 1986 (aged 74)

Sonny Terry was an American Piedmont blues and folk musician, who was known for his energetic blues harmonica style, which frequently included vocal whoops and hollers and occasionally imitations of trains and fox hunts.

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The Color Purple

The Color Purple

The Jerk

The Jerk

Crossroads

Crossroads

Stroszek

Stroszek

Festival

Festival

Leadbelly

Leadbelly

Red, White and Blues

Red, White and Blues

Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974

Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974

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