Sounds of the Early 20th Century

Wax cylinder excerpts . . .
  • Southern Smiles Two-Step
    		•  Edison Military Band, 1904
  • Liberty Bell March
    		•  Edison Concert Band, 1897
  • The Dixie Rube
    		•  Edison Military Band, 1906
  • Our Victorious Nation
    		•  New York Military Band, 1909
  • Hot Time March
    		•  Edison Military Band, 1904
  • The Stars and Stripes Forever March
    		•  Ruby Brooks, 1902
  • Smoky Mokes
    		•  Peerless Orchestra, 1904

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