Music-Genres & Styles-Folk & Traditional

Frankie McWhorter grew up in Bob Wills Country--the Texas Panhandle--and bought his first fiddle with his cowboy wages in 1950. He played with Clyde Chesser and the Texas Village Boys and the Miller Brothers Band before being asked to join Bob Wills and become...

A veteran music journalist explores rock-n-roll's bayou roots in "a jolting 18-track joy ride [that] unlocks secrets and back-stories worth savoring" -- The Wall Street Journal The bayou of the American south -- stretching from Houston, Texas, to Mobile, Alabama -- is a world...

This study of Bob Dylan's art employs a performance studies lens, exploring the distinctive ways he brings words and music to life on recordings, onstage, and onscreen. Chapters focus on the relationship of Dylan's recorded performances to the historical bardic role, to the American...

This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.Author: Lee OwensISBN-10: 1494033976ISBN-13: 9781494033972Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 182Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.39d

The similarities between the chanson française and the canzone d'autore have been often noted but never fully explored. Both genres are national forms which involve the figure of the singer-songwriter, both experienced their golden age of production in the post-World War II period and...

In The Globalization of Irish Traditional Song Performance Susan Motherway examines the ways in which performers mediate the divide between local and global markets by negotiating this dichotomy in performance practice. In so doing, she discusses the globalizing processes that exert transformative influences upon...

Jacques Brel, Georges Brassens and Léo Ferré are three emblematic figures of post-war French popular music who have been constantly associated with each other by the public and the media. They have been described as the epitome of chanson, and of 'Frenchness'. But there...

Ewan MacColl is widely recognized as a key figure in the English folk revival, who tried to convey traditional music to a mass audience. Dominant in the movement during the 1950s and much of the 1960s, his position has come under attack in more...

The Elizabethan Jig And Related Song Drama is a scholarly work by Charles Read Baskervill that explores the history and significance of the Elizabethan jig and its relationship to other forms of song drama in the same period. The book provides a comprehensive overview...

"The Old Bush Songs" is a timeless collection of Australian folk songs and ballads, capturing the spirit of the Australian outback and its people. Compiled by A. B. Paterson, this volume preserves the rich tradition of bush songs, offering a glimpse into the history...

This book offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of the great American songwriter Stephen Foster. Written by his great-niece Evelyn Foster Morneweck and drawing on the archives of the University of Pittsburgh's Foster Hall Collection, it provides a definitive account of...

This book offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of the great American songwriter Stephen Foster. Written by his great-niece Evelyn Foster Morneweck and drawing on the archives of the University of Pittsburgh's Foster Hall Collection, it provides a definitive account of...

This engrossing book takes readers on a journey into the heart of American music, through the eyes of one of its greatest composers. Drawing on a wealth of family papers and other primary sources, Evelyn Foster Morneweck presents an intimate and revealing portrait of...

This book is an anthology of popular songs and ballads from the streets of 19th-century England. Compiled by John Ashton, a leading authority on English popular culture, the book offers a fascinating portrait of the people and events that captured the public's imagination in...

This book details the traditional dances performed by the Morris Men of England, including step-by-step instructions and history behind each dance. A must-have for anyone interested in English folk traditions or traditional dance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

Baca's music grew out of the harsh life of the borderland, and the duality of borderland music--its keening beauty--remains a recurring theme in everything he does.Author: Max BacaISBN-10: 0826362516ISBN-13: 9780826362513Publisher: Unm PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2021Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.90h x 7.70w x 0.50d

This bilingual panoramic book presents the songs that are the life's work of Cipriano Frederico Vigil, the most important performer of traditional Nuevomexicano folk music in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.Author: Cipriano Frederico VigilISBN-10: 0826349374ISBN-13: 9780826349378Publisher: Unm PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2014Pages: 232Format: HardcoverWeight:...

First published in 1980 and now available only from the University of New Mexico Press, this classic compilation of New Mexico folk music is based on thirty-five years of field research by a giant of modern music, composer John Donald Robb.Author: John Donald RobbISBN-10:...

For at least two centuries, and arguably much longer, Ireland has exerted an important influence on the development of the traditional, popular and art musics of other regions, and in particular those of Britain and the United States. During the past decade or so,...

This work represents the first comparative study of the folk revival movement in Anglophone Canada and the United States and combines this with discussion of the way folk music intersected with, and was structured by, conceptions of national affinity and national identity. Based on...

Analysing over 100 recordings from 1945-1975, this book examines twentieth-century baroque performance practice as evinced in all the commercially available recordings of J.S. Bach's Passions, Brandenburg Concertos and Goldberg Variations. Dorottya Fabian presents a qualitative, style-orientated history of the early music movement in its...

This is the musical counterpart to the famous Francis James Child collection of English and Scottish ballads from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Professor Child's canon established the texts; Professor Bronson's work provides both tunes and texts. Originally published in 1959. The Princeton...

This book investigates the particular history and social experience by a marginalized society in Mindanao Island, Philippines, through an analysis of the speech, song and dance in spirit possession ritual. Using the concepts of exchange and reciprocity, Buenconsejo connects the performativity of ritual song...

The cowboy songs and dusty Texas car rides of his youth set Patrick B. Mullen on a lifelong journey into the sprawling Arcadia of American music. That music fused so-called civilized elements with native forms to produce everything from Zydeco to Conjunto to jazz...

Environmental sustainability and human cultural sustainability are inextricably linked. Reversing damaging human impact on the global environment is ultimately a cultural question, and as with politics, the answers are often profoundly local. Cultural Sustainabilities presents twenty-three essays by musicologists and ethnomusicologists, anthropologists, folklorists, ethnographers,...

In Roots of the Revival: American and British Folk Music in the 1950s, Ronald D. Cohen and Rachel Clare Donaldson present a transatlantic history of folk's midcentury resurgence that juxtaposes the related but distinct revivals that took place in the United States and Great...

Based on more than thirty years' fieldwork, this book aims to increase the understanding of music played on elaborate wooden floats which form vital components in Japanese festivals with a religious dimension. The focus is on float-festivals in Aichi prefecture in central Japan, butinternational...

Immerse yourself in the spirit of 18th-century America with "Songs and Ballads of the American Revolution." This meticulously curated collection brings together the patriotic verses and stirring melodies that fueled the fight for independence. More than just songs, these are historical documents offering a...

Focusing on several distinct genres of eighteenth-century Irish song, Henigan demonstrates in each case that the interaction between the elite and vernacular, the written and oral, is pervasive and characteristic of the Irish song tradition to the present day.Author: Julie HeniganISBN-10: 1848933428ISBN-13: 9781848933422Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

We Shall Overcome: Essays on a Great American Song, edited and compiled by Victor V. Bobetsky, comprises essays that explore the origins, history, and impact of this great American folk song.Author: Victor V. BobetskyISBN-10: 1442236027ISBN-13: 9781442236028Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2014Pages: 150Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Scottish Ballads and Songs, Volume 2 is a curated collection of traditional Scottish folk songs and ballads, offering a rich tapestry of Scottish culture and history. Collected by James Maidment, this volume preserves the lyrical and narrative traditions passed down through generations. The ballads...

Journey into the heart of Norse tradition with Nora Kershaw's "Stories and Ballads of the Far Past." This collection presents meticulously translated Icelandic and Faroese ballads, offering a window into the rich tapestry of Scandinavian folk songs and Norse literature. Explore timeless tales of...

This collection of folk songs from the North East of England captures the rich traditions and vibrant culture of the Tyne river valley. From bawdy drinking songs to mournful ballads, these tunes have been sung by generations of working people and continue to inspire...

The birth of folk rock comes to life in Wounds to Bind: A Memoir of the Folk Rock Revolution, Jerry Burgan's unforgettable memoir of the pre-psychedelic 1960s. As a naive folksinger from Pomona, California, Burgan would find himself thrust in his teenage years to...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The folk club scene did not really take off until the 1960s. In fact, in 1960 there were only four folk clubs in Scotland, the oldest of them only two years old. Ten years later there was one in practically every town of any...

Liederbuch (in deutsch und english) mit 33 Songs aus Irland und Gro britannien, notiert für die Mandoline.Die Lieder sind teilweise mehrstimmig (für eine/n SpielerInn) gesetzt und in Tabulatur und klassischer Notenschrift notiert.Die vertonten Lieder (Melodie mit Begleitband sowie Begleitband alleine - "Playalong") sind in...

Music Collection DescriptionThis is a music collection of over 70 completely original tunes composed by the bagpiper Simon McKerrell. The tunes include everything from basic Scottish and Irish style slow airs, through to marches, jigs, reels and some more complex tunes including 2/4 marches,...

This is a special edition of the Missouri Folklore Society Journal (ISSN: 0731-2946), covering volumes 27 and 28 (2005-2006), specially devoted to Missouri folk songs and ballads. The volume covers the work of a number of well-known folk song collectors and performers, with numerous...

"Note With Grace" is excited to continue presenting the Jewish World easy to play sheet music.2018 Hottest Jewish Hits will give your family all the up-to-date favorites in the most user-friendly format available.For advanced players and beginners alike, this volume will enhance your "music...

In the past fifty years, the bodhrán, or traditional Irish circular frame drum, has undergone a rapid evolution in development. Traditionally, it is a shallow drum ranging from ten to twenty-six inches in diameter, covered in goatskin on the top (or drum) side and...

A collection of musical transcriptions, song lyrics, memoir, stories, and lore from a matrilineal line of famed Traveller balladeers, musicians, and storytellers Elizabeth Stewart is a highly acclaimed singer, pianist, and accordionist whose reputation has spread widely not only as an outstanding musician but...

Flamenco, Regionalism and Musical Heritage in Southern Spain explores the relationship between regional identity politics and flamenco in Andalusia, the southernmost autonomous community of Spain. In recent years, the Andalusian Government has embarked on an ambitious project aimed at developing flamenco as a symbol...

A groundbreaking critical introduction to folk music and song focused on questions of identity, community, representation, politics, and popular culture. Written by a distinguished international team of authors, this Companion is an indispensable resource for rethinking the confluence of sound, heritage, and identity in...

Ignite Your Holiday Spirit with the Gift of Music!Introducing "Beginner's Wonderland: Traditional Christmas Carols Sheet Music for Piano," the perfect companion for pianists at the start of their musical journey. Dive into the enchanting world of Christmas carols, and experience the joy of playing...

Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 1, is a celebrated collection of historical and romantic ballads compiled by Walter Scott. This volume features ballads gathered from the southern counties of Scotland, along with a selection of more modern pieces inspired by local traditions. Scott's...

This collection features a selection of the greatest Patriotic Songs of the United States Of America.10 easy arrangements including left hand fingerings.Includes: Amazing GraceAmerica (My Country 'Tis of Thee)America The BeautifulAnchors AweighBattle Hymn of the RepublicHail to the ChiefThe Star-Spangled BannerWhen Johnny Comes Marching...

Marc Burrows explores the peculiarly British cultural phenomenon of the Christmas singles chart. The festive top spot was something that, prior to 1973, wasn't particularly important but has since become a cornerstone of the December news cycle and, for years, an annual cultural moment...

Embark on a soulful journey through the heart of Portugal with "The Linguist and The Lyricist: Mastering Portuguese Through Fado Lyrics." Unveil the lyrical beauty of the Portuguese language intertwined with the timeless melodies of Fado music. This immersive guide combines linguistics with the...

When the socialist politician Salvador Allende dramatically won Chile's presidential election in 1970, a powerful cultural movement accompanied him to power. Folk singers emerged at the forefront, proving that music could help forge the birth of a new society. As the CIA actively funded...