On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Published by
Triola, Norwegian, 1957 - 1983
Composed by
Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
Recorded by
Karlsen, Webe, Norwegian, born 1953
Date
1970
Medium
vinyl , ink on cardboard
Dimensions
H x W: 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (17.5 x 17.5 cm)
Description
A 7 inch, 45 rpm record featuring Norwegian artist Webe Karlsen. On this record Karlsen preforms: "Et Smil Og Noen Ord" (A Smile and Some Words) on side a and "Vaer Slik Som Du Er" (Be as You Are) on side b. Be as You Are is a cover of Nina Simone's "To Be Young, Gifted and Black." The record (2011.132.8.4a) is black vinyl with a red label at its center. The album cover (2011.132.8.4b) features a picture of Karlsen with red and black text that reads: [TRIOLA TN 589 STEREO / et smil og noen ord / WE BE / vaer slik som du er]. An inscription in blue ink over the side b song title on the cover reads: [TO BE YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK]. The back of the cover advertises other records from the Triola record company.
Place made
Norway, Europe
Classification
Record Albums
Type
record covers
45 rpm records
Topic
Composers (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Popular music
Race relations
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.132.8.4ab
Restrictions & Rights
© 1970 Triola Records
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd501ec29d4-d549-4004-974a-ae34e3f8796b

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