In my opinion (and also of the opinion of many historians); Leadbelly was one of the most crucial bridges between slave/work music and what eventually became rock and roll.
In my little tribute I used the original audio of "Pick a Bale of Cotton" (an old slave field song once sung by Leadbelly's slave parents) and I did not alter one bit.
I did not do any chopping, or time stretching to the original audio. I played over it with live drums, bass, and guitar. I did this to illustrate how the feel of the original song relates directly to contemporary rock.
http://soundcloud.com/prospect/pick-a-b ... ly-tribute
Comments and sharing welcome please.
