Leadbelly, whose real name was Huddie Ledbetter, was a marvelous musician who could play hundreds of songs and blues. He was unrecognized until he was recorded by folklorist John Lomax for the Library of Congress. See his "Good Morning, Blues," in back of this packet.

United States folk singer and composer (1885-1949)

Leadbelly is a 1976 film chronicling the life of folk singer Huddie William Ledbetter (better known as "Leadbelly"). The film was directed by Gordon Parks, and starred Roger E. Mosley in the title role.