Leadbelly

Leadbelly, or Lead Belly (1885 or 1888 – 1949) was an influential folk and blues songster. He was the first black musician ever who has been recorded for white audience (made by the Lomaxes).

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  Huddie Ledbetter (Leadbelly) and Martha Promise Ledbetter, Wilton, Conn.
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  Leadbelly playing his accordion