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John A. Lomax, a pioneering folklorist, discovered blues musician Huddie Ledbetter (Lead Belly) in 1933 while recording inmates at Angola Prison in Louisiana, alongside his son Alan Lomax. John helped secure Lead Belly's parole and hired him as a driver, assistant, and performer, signing a management contract in 1935 that later soured due to disputes over money and control, leading to a settlement. Alan Lomax maintained a closer, more collaborative friendship with Lead Belly, assisting him legally in 1939 and working together on recordings and performances for years after #GCAMS #musichistory #podcast
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