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MUSIC BY MASONS

Masonic musicians range from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Howlin' Wolf, so there are a very wide range of musical styles covered by Freemasons who were musicians and composers.

To keep this page relatively compact, we have listed some notable Masonic musicians with a recommended recorded example of his work and linked them to separate pages which give more information on each individual Brother and more recommendations of his work. We will be adding more examples as time permits. Note that short samples of the music can be heard where a || Digital mp3 version || link appears.

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

Complete Masonic Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozart's Masonic music isn't recorded often. This is a good complete version of his Masonic music.

For more recommended music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, click here.

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HOWLIN' WOLF (Chester Arthur Burnett)

The Complete RPM & Chess Singles, As & Bs, 1951-62 by Howlin' Wolf

This 2CD set contains the original versions of Howlin' Wolf's best known recordings. Note Howlin' Wolf's Masonic ring in the album cover photo at left. For more recommended music by Howlin' Wolf, click here.

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W.C. HANDY

Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy by Louis Armstrong

We consider this 1956 album the best recording of W.C. Handy material ever released. An excellent album. We recommend the Complete Edition with bonus tracks although there is a shorter release available.

For more recommended music by W.C. Handy, click here.

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FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN

Haydn Cello Concerti by Yo-Yo Ma and the English Chamber Orchestra

This is an excellent 1981 recording of Haydn's Cello Concerti. For more recommended recordings of Haydn's work, click here.

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BURL IVES

The Wayfaring Stranger by Burl Ives

Burl Ives was one of the leading folk singers of his day. He was also a successful actor. (See our Masons In Movies page)

For more recommended music by Burl Ives, click here.

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MISSISSIPPI FRED McDOWELL

Down Home Blues 1959 by Mississippi Fred McDowell

Fred McDowell was one of the great Mississippi bluesmen. This album features the first recordings of Mississippi Fred McDowell, made by Alan Lomax in 1959.

For more recommended music by Mississippi Fred McDowell, click here. See the page on Mississippi Fred McDowell in our Interesting Connections section.

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LEOPOLD MOZART

Trumpet Concertos: Haydn, Hummel, L. Mozart by Wynton Marsalis (soloist)

This CD contains three excellent trumpet concerti, two of which were written by Freemasons (Joseph Haydn and Leopold Mozart)

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JIMMIE RODGERS

Recordings 1927-1933 by Jimmie Rodgers

Jimmie Rodgers had a major influence on American popular music. This 5 CD set contains all 111 of his major recordings released by RCA-Victor during Jimmie Rodgers' lifetime. Good remastering.

For more information and recommended music by Jimmie Rodgers, click here.

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JOHN PHILIP SOUSA

Greatest Military Marches by John Philip Sousa

John Philip Sousa was one of the leading composers of marches, particularly military marches. he a member of South Gate Lodge, No. 657, Des Moines, Iowa.

For more recommendations of John Philip Sousa music, click here.

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RICK WAKEMAN

Rhapsodies by Rick Wakeman

Rick Wakeman is a member of Chesea Lodge, No. 3098 in London, U.K. He has released over 100 solo albums and is also well known for his 1970s work with "progressive rock" bands Yes and Strawbs.

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