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A Tribute to Lead Belly brings together a constellation of legendary folk and blues artists to honor the enduring legacy of Lead Belly (Huddie Ledbetter). This performer page highlights the project’s genesis, influential recordings, and ongoing tribute events that keep Lead Belly’s spirit alive in today’s live music scene. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Lead Belly’s influence for the first time, you’ll find background, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information designed to help you secure your seats with ease.

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Documented collaborators

Lead Belly’s impact spans generations, with a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Smithsonian Folkways legacy programs. The original 1976 project recorded live at Hunter College in New York City, and subsequent reissues across the US and Europe have kept these interpretations accessible to new audiences. This page covers the performer’s biography, key recordings from the tribute era, and upcoming performances in cities around the country, with links to official social channels and event partners.

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Documented collaborators

Upcoming performances for A Tribute to Lead Belly are shared here as standalone dates. For each show, we provide venue details, city context, and practical ticketing guidance. Be sure to check the official social media profiles and websites for the latest updates. If you’re planning to attend a night of classic blues and folk-inflected storytelling, we’ve got you covered with trusted access to seats and essential tour information.

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Learn more about the artist’s historical impact: Lead Belly’s contributions shaped modern American folk and blues, and contemporary tributes continue to celebrate those roots across festivals and intimate concert nights.

The essentials

Quick Facts About A Tribute to Lead Belly

  • Recorded live at Hunter College, Assembly Hall, New York City, on March 15, 1976; released under titles including 'A Tribute to Leadbelly' (Tomato) and later variants. ([fishpond.co.nz](https://www.fishpond.co.nz/Music/Leadbelly-Various-Artists/0820550210724?utm_source=openai))
  • Original release era includes a 1977 Tomato 2-LP edition (V.A. 'A Tribute To Leadbelly'), later reissued in other formats. ([hhv.de](https://www.hhv.de/en-US/records/item/v-a-a-tribute-to-leadbelly-1200765?utm_source=openai))
  • US/European reissues span 1989 (Tomato), 1997 (The Blues Alliance), and 2005 (Tomato) under the title variants 'A Tribute to Leadbelly' or 'Leadbelly: A Tribute'. ([musicbrainz.org](https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/f04e525d-beca-3b34-9641-a7384d688b95))
  • Performers on the original project include Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, and The Lunenberg Travelers. ([musicbrainz.org](https://musicbrainz.org/release/d38f7e27-0b09-4884-be15-fa0ba0ed5671))
  • Lead Belly (Huddie Ledbetter) is a foundational American folk-blues figure whose work influenced generations of artists; he is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (1988) and the Smithsonian Folkways legacy lineup highlights his enduring impact. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leadbelly?utm_source=openai))
  • In 2025, Boogie Woogie Marshall in Marshall, TX hosts a Lead Belly tribute as part of Boogie Woogie 2025 (Sept 26–27, 2025), with a lineup of notable performers and a dedicated Lead Belly program. ([marshallnewsmessenger.com](https://marshallnewsmessenger.com/2025/07/21/marshalls-boogie-woogie-2025-festival-to-highlight-legacy-of-blues-legend-lead-belly/?utm_source=openai))

The records

A Tribute to Lead Belly Discography

  • Leadbelly: A Tribute
    2005 · Tomato
  • A Tribute to Leadbelly
    1997 · The Blues Alliance
  • A Tribute to Leadbelly
    1989 · Tomato
  • A Tribute to Leadbelly
    1977 · Tomato

Upcoming performances for A Tribute to Lead Belly are shared here as standalone dates. For each show, we provide venue details, city context, and practical ticketing guidance. Be sure to check the official social media profiles and websites for the latest updates. If you’re planning to attend a night of classic blues and folk-inflected storytelling, we’ve got you covered with trusted access to seats and essential tour information.

Learn more about the artist’s historical impact: Lead Belly’s contributions shaped modern American folk and blues, and contemporary tributes continue to celebrate those roots across festivals and intimate concert nights.

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