American Ballads and Folk Songs
Book • 1934
This book is a treasure trove of American folk music, featuring over 200 songs from various categories such as railroad songs, chain-gang songs, mountain songs, Creole songs, and more.
The collection includes time-honored favorites like 'John Henry,' 'Goin' Home,' and 'Skip to My Lou.' The songs were recorded 'on location' by the Lomaxes as they traveled across the United States, capturing the spontaneity and diversity of American folk music.
The book includes an excellent introduction, notes on each song, a bibliography, and an index, making it a valuable resource for musicians, musicologists, and anyone interested in American folk music.
The collection includes time-honored favorites like 'John Henry,' 'Goin' Home,' and 'Skip to My Lou.' The songs were recorded 'on location' by the Lomaxes as they traveled across the United States, capturing the spontaneity and diversity of American folk music.
The book includes an excellent introduction, notes on each song, a bibliography, and an index, making it a valuable resource for musicians, musicologists, and anyone interested in American folk music.
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