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Collection ID is exactly "1" AND Tradition Bearer is exactly "Diddley, Bo, 1928-2008"
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Blues singer Bo Diddley with others at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival

Blues singer Bo Diddley with others at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival
Date
1995-05-27
Description
Two proof sheets with sixty-seven black and white images, plus negatives. Images of Diddley performing on the amphitheater, along with Remembranzas del Conuco, a Cuban guajiro decima group, and Seminole singer-guitarist James Billie. Diddley was one of earliest and most influential rock and roll performer sin the 1950s, creating a riff-driven sound that can be found in contemporaries such as Buddy Holly and Rolling Stones, as well as the harder rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s. Originally a classical violinist, Diddley turned to blues and rock, eventually signing with Chess records. He was known for his live performers and influence than for his hits. One of his trademarks was a square guitar. Though born in Mississippi, by 1995, he resided in Archer, Florida. At the time, singer-guitarist Billie was president of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Decima musical tradition was a 10-line improvised verse dating back to the 17th Century. Diddley's performance can be found in S 1576, box 44, tapes D95-29 and D95-30.
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Blues singer Bo Diddley with others at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival

Blues singer Bo Diddley with others at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival
Bo Diddley at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival

Bo Diddley at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival
Date
1995-05-27
Description
Twenty-five color slides. Images of Diddley performing on the amphitheater. Diddley was one of earliest and most influential rock and roll performer sin the 1950s, creating a riff-driven sound that can be found in contemporaries such as Buddy Holly and Rolling Stones, as well as the harder rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s. Originally a classical violinist, Diddley turned to blues and rock, eventually signing with Chess records. He was known for his live performers and influence than for his hits. One of his trademarks was a square guitar. Though born in Mississippi, by 1995, he resided in Archer, Florida.
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Bo Diddley at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival

Bo Diddley at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival
Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 7)

Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 7)
Date
1995-05-27
Description
One digital audio tape (DAT). (Copied onto C95-159 and C95-160.) Williams served as emcee. Diddley's performance continues on D95-30.
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Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 7)

Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 7)
Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 8)

Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 8)
Date
1995-05-27
Description
One digital audio tape (DAT). The start of Diddley's performance can be found on D95-29.
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Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 8)

Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 8)
Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Tape 4)

Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Tape 4)
Date
1995-05-27
Description
One digital audio tape(DAT). Rozar served as emcee. Steel guitarist Eason, needleworker Horvath, and sfiff boat builder Simmons were awarded the 1995 Florida Folk Heritage Awards. Diddley, Tucker, and Mortham made speeches. Based on recommendations from the Florida Folklife Council, the Secretary of State confers Florida Folk Heritage Awards annually. The awards are given to outstanding folk artists and folk culture advocates who have made long-standing contributions to the folk cultural resources of the state. Established in 1985, the program parallels the National Heritage Fellowships.
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Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Tape 4)

Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Tape 4)
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
Blues singer Bo Diddley with others at the 1995 Florida Folk FestivalBlues singer Bo Diddley with others at the 1995 Florida Folk FestivalStill ImageGuitarist
Musical groups
Performers
Folklore revival festivals
Folk festivals
Music
Performing arts
African Americans
String instruments
Guitarists
Rock music
Musical instruments
Arts, Cuban
Cuban Americans
Ethnicity, Seminole
Seminole Indians
Native Americans
Decimas, Cuban American (Spanish)
Blues singers
Musicians
Singers		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg
Bo Diddley at the 1995 Florida Folk FestivalBo Diddley at the 1995 Florida Folk FestivalStill ImageGuitarist
Singers
Performers
Folklore revival festivals
Folk festivals
Music
Performing arts
African Americans
String instruments
Guitarists
Rock music
Musical instruments
Guitar
Blues singers
Musicians		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg
a_s1576_44_d95-029Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 7)SoundFolk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Festivals
Special events
Performing arts
Music performance
Singing
Seminole Indians
Native Americans
African Americans
Guitar music
Folk singers
Blues (Music)
Rock music
Singers
Guitarist
Musicians
Blues singers		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1576_44_d95-030Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Main Stage) (Tape 8)SoundFolk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Festivals
Special events
Performing arts
Music performance
Singing
Seminole Indians
Native Americans
African Americans
Guitar music
Folk singers
Blues (Music)
Rock music
Singers
Guitarist
Musicians
Blues singers		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1576_44_d95-009Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Old Marble Stage) (Tape 4)SoundFolk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Festivals
Special events
Performing arts
Music performance
Singing
Bluegrass music
Stringband music
Old time music
Guitar music
Country music
Folk singers
Secretaries of State (State governments)
Awards
Speeches, addresses, etc.
Florida. Dept. of State (1995-1999 : Mortham)
Cabinet officers
Public officials
Singers
Musicians
Guitarist
Secretary of State
Blues singers
Public officer
Needleworkers
Boatbuilders
Bands (Music)		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
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