Black Brothers - Moonlight On The Colorado La Luz De Luna En El Colorado

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Review by mauricio ferraz

Moonlight On The Colorado (La Luz De Luna En El Colorado): A Timeless Slice of Country Folk Magic If you’ve ever wondered what 1930s America sounded like, Moonlight On The Colorado by Black Brothers is your ticket to a dusty porch on a warm summer night. This folk-country gem from the US, released under Okeh Records, feels like flipping through an old photo album—cracked edges, faded colors, but brimming with soul. It’s not perfect, and that’s exactly why it sticks. Now, let me tell you about two tracks that’ll stick in your head longer than cornbread crumbs in a cast-iron skillet. First up: “When The Bloom Is On The Sage (La Cosecha).” Man, this one hits different. You’ve got Carson Robison and Frank Luther trading vocals like they’re swapping tales over a campfire. Their voices are raw, unpolished even, but somehow that makes it feel real. Like, these guys aren’t trying to impress anyone—they’re just telling their story. And oh, the fiddle! Whoever played it remains nameless, which is kinda poetic if you think about it. That haunting melody sneaks into your brain and sets up shop. It’s simple, sure, but ain’t simplicity where all the good stuff hides? Then there’s the title track, “Moonlight On The Colorado (La Luz De Luna En El Colorado),” which sounds like someone bottled the essence of nostalgia and poured it straight into your ears. The guitar work here? Subtle yet sharp enough to cut through the silence. It’s the kind of tune that makes you wanna sit outside under the stars—even if you live in some cramped city apartment—and pretend life is slower, sweeter, simpler. There’s something about how the lyrics paint pictures without needing fancy words or tricks. Just plain-spoken beauty. Here’s the kicker though—this album doesn’t try too hard. None of those glossy production bells and whistles we’re used to today. Instead, it’s stripped down, almost bare-bones. But maybe that’s its charm. Listening to it feels like overhearing a private moment, a little slice of humanity frozen in time. Honestly, I didn’t expect to connect with music made nearly a century ago, but here we are. Final thought? If Moonlight On The Colorado were a person, it’d probably be that quiet uncle at family reunions who sits in the corner strumming a guitar. He doesn’t say much, but when he does, everyone listens. Weird flex, but listening to this record made me want to call my grandma. Go figure.

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Artist: Black Brothers
Album: Moonlight On The Colorado La Luz De Luna En El Colorado

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
When The Bloom Is On The Sage (La Cosecha)
Moonlight On The Colorado (La Luz De Luna En El Colorado)

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Catalog Numbers

41453

Labels

Okeh

Listen online

  • écouter en ligne
  • lytte på nettet
  • escuchar en línea
  • ascolta in linea
  • ouvir online
  • online anhören
  • lyssna på nätet
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • online luisteren

Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyOkeh Phonograph Corporation

Credits

RoleCredit
FiddleUnknown Artist
GuitarUnknown Artist
VocalsCarson Robison, Frank Luther

Notes

  • Both sides recorded 15 September 1930 in New York, NY.
  • Credits, matrices and recording dates reported in Tony Russell "Country Music Records: A Discography, 1921-1942."

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): W404441B A-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): W404442A -1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 404441
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 404442

About Black Brothers

Frank Luther (2) and Carson Robison

Name Vars

  • Black Brothers

Members

  • Carson Robison
  • Frank Luther

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Back in 1930, the Black Brothers released an album called *Moonlight On The Colorado (La Luz De Luna En El Colorado)*. It’s a mix of country and folk vibes. What’s cool is that it features two tracks, including one called "When The Bloom Is On The Sage." Oddly enough, while we know Carson Robison and Frank Luther handled vocals, the fiddle and guitar players remain a mystery—credited simply as "Unknown Artist." Kind of makes you wonder who those unsung talents were!