Sonny Terry

Sonny Terry

Born 24 October 1911 in Mineola, New York, U.S.

Died 11 March 1986 (aged 74)

Sonny Terry was an American Piedmont blues and folk musician, who was known for his energetic blues harmonica style, which frequently included vocal whoops and hollers and occasionally imitations of trains and fox hunts.

Actor

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Sealed
1985
The Color Purple Jook Joint Musician
Sealed
1979
The Jerk Blues Singer
Sealed
1967
Festival Self
Sealed
2003
Red, White and Blues Self (archive footage)

Sound

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Sealed
1986
Crossroads Musician
Sealed
1977
Stroszek Original Music Composer
Color Cry
Sealed
1952
Color Cry Music, Musician
Sealed
1976
Leadbelly Musician