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The Secret Museum Of Mankind: Guitars Vol. 1
Curated by 78rpm record collector Pat Conte, 'The Secret Museum Of Mankind - Guitars Vol. 1: Prologue To Modern Styles,' is the first new volume in the legendary series since 1998. It is also the first volume of the 'Secret Museum' to focus on a specific instrument, the guitar. This volume seeks to show the diverse range of guitar sounds and styles developed and practiced across the globe. It presents guitar and guitar related music, recorded across the world from Spain, to Papua New Guinea, Greece to Ghana to India and more. The collection is drawn from Conte's pioneering and remarkable personal collection of 78rpm discs, recorded in the 1920's-1950's. The album comes in a beautiful gatefold package. It includes a liner notes booklet by curator Pat Conte, original drawings of rare and unique guitars in Conte's collection by artist Jeff Tocci, and beautifully remastered audio by Don Fierro. Additionally, the interior gatefold design features a selection of historic images of guitarists, also curated by Conte and drawn from his collection.