Music Arvella Gray, blind street singer performs on Maxwell Street.
12505_2 Blind Arvella Gray at Maxwell Street Arvella Gray is a 72-year-old blind street singer who performs on Maxwell Street. Gray sings a song about riding the B&O Railroad and getting moved around by a roustabout. He sings acapella folk-blues accompanied by claps. He follows the song up with John Henry, self-accompanied on guitar. He talks about making a living playing on the street. (late 1970s) 4:37
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6296_002Location
, Chicago, Illinois, United States, North AmericaCity
ChicagoState
IllinoisRegion
North AmericaCountry
United StatesDate
1970sLength
4:37Color
ColorSound
SoundVideo format
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