Vera Hall

USA, 1937–1959

Alabama folk and gospel singer (1902-1964), recorded by John and Alan Lomax for the Library of Congress from 1937. 'Trouble So Hard' and 'Death Have Mercy' document an unaccompanied singing tradition.

MusicRoots documents 0 artists who influenced Vera Hall and 1 artist Vera Hall influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Which artists did Vera Hall influence?

• Moby — 'Natural Blues' is built directly on Vera Hall's 'Trouble So Hard' (Lomax field recording, 1937) — her voice carries the song.