From his discovery in prison to his genre-defying repertoire to his influence on musicians that continues to this day, Huddie Ledbetter - better known as Lead Belly - is one of the most fascinating characters in American music.
Following up their Grammy-winning Woody at 100, Visual Dialogue worked closely with Smithsonian Folkways to present a complete picture in the definitive Lead Belly boxed set.
The package traces his life verbally, visually, and aurally through a 140-page, 12" x 12" book (referencing the original LP covers) and five discs of career-spanning music.
