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Hot Women
The already oddball character behind the round spectacles and very naughty cartoons of Robert Crumb has increased in eccentricity with the release of this compilation “Hot Women – Women Singers from the Torrid Regions of the World”. Based on his collection of old 78 rpm records, accompanied by a booklet of info and wonderful little drawings in his imitable style, this is a one in a million record to add to any music-lover’s shelves. Better known for his Fritz the Cat cartoons and the cover of Janis Joplin’s ‘Cheap Thrills’ album from the 60s, Robert Crumb is also a virtuoso banjo, guitar and ukulele player. His love for old music is plain in the painstaking way in which he has compiled this treasure-trove of gems, until now safely stowed away in his personal collection. An opportunity for these little known women singers to take to the stage once again, and this time with at least something of their backgrounds unveiled by meticulous research via the web and other channels. And so we learn that in the ‘20s and early ‘30s ethnic recordings were made in the United States aimed at the “labouring” classes, including the Sicilians for whom the recording of Rosina Trubia Gioiosa was probably made. Just one of the fascinating tales recounted in the record’s booklet. And although not all of the tracks are of the best sound quality and quite possibly not all of the styles to one’s taste, this compilation is a marvel not to be missed.
Marushka
// ALSO
- International Women’s Day
- Afro Celt Sound System
- The Rough Guide to the music of Tanzania
- Attirail (L')
- Record Store Day 16 April 2011
- WOMAD at the TOWER OF LONDON 19 & 20 September 2009 - win tickets!
- womex 2009, October 31st
- World Audio Foundation, Sacred sounds
- Naomi Shelton, What Have You Done ?
// ALL ROBERT CRUMB'S REVIEWS
Hot Women
04/02/2004
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