Music-Genres & Styles-Folk & Traditional

Lorraine Lee has been synonymous with the Appalachian dulcimer since the revival of interest in the 1960's. Her innovative style, artful performance, and gifted teaching have taken her from coast to coast and to Europe. During her years of playing, she has delighted audiences...

Author: James L. ReppISBN-13: 9798186223634Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/08/2026Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Your First Day with a Banjo Should Feel Like Magic-Not Frustration.Have you just picked up a banjo and found yourself overwhelmed by confusing tabs, fast-forward video lessons, and songs that seem impossible to play? You're not alone. Most beginner banjo books skip straight to...

This collection features a selection of the greatest Patriotic Songs of the United States Of America. Includes: Amazing Grace America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) America The Beautiful Anchors Aweigh Battle Hymn of the Republic Hail to the Chief The Star-Spangled Banner When Johnny...

This is Volume 3 of "Srpske Narodne Pjesme", a collection of Serbian folk songs compiled by Vuk Stefanovic Karadzic. A foundational work in the study of Serbian folklore and oral tradition, these songs offer a window into the history, culture, and spirit of the...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Britain played a key role in Bob Dylan's career in the 1960s. He visited Britain on several occasions and performed across the country both as an acoustic folk singer and as an electric-rock musician. His tours of Britain in the mid-1960s feature heavily in...

Dive into the heart of maritime tradition with "The Shanty Book, Part I, Sailor Shanties," a timeless collection of sea songs compiled by Richard Runciman Terry. This meticulously prepared edition preserves the authentic spirit of these historical folk songs, offering a unique glimpse into...

This volume of popular ballads is a comprehensive collection of traditional English and Scottish songs. Compiled by the renowned folklorist Francis James Child, the book includes ballads on a wide range of subjects, from love and adventure to murder and magic. With its rich...

Seeking Mirth and Beauty: Musings on How Things Come to Be is a thoughtful exploration of art, music, and the creative mind, centered on the work of Bob Dylan. Rather than retelling a famous life story or decoding lyrics for hidden messages, this book...

Discover the calming joy of music through gentle and beginner-friendly Kalimba lessons designed especially for seniors.Kalimba For Seniors is the relaxing step-by-step guide created to help older adults enjoy peaceful melodies, improve focus, reduce stress, and experience the emotional comfort of music - even...

You don't need hours of practice to enjoy beautiful music and experience the calming benefits of playing the Kalimba.Kalimba For Busy Adults is the beginner-friendly guide designed specifically for people with limited time who still want to relax, reduce stress, and learn a peaceful...

Discover the calming power of the Kalimba and learn how to create peaceful music that helps reduce stress, quiet the mind, and support emotional balance - even if you've never played music before.Kalimba For Anxiety Relief is the beginner-friendly guide designed to help you...

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...

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...

I chose 18 popular Minuet from different musical folk songbooks. More often, the name of this dance was misspelled as "Minet". These dances are an example of how people in the village managed to modify what they heard from the nobility. They preserved the...

I chose 18 popular Minuet from different musical folk songbooks. More often, the name of this dance was misspelled as "Minet". These dances are an example of how people in the village managed to modify what they heard from the nobility. They preserved the...

The shamisen is more than an instrument-it is a voice filled with history, emotion, rhythm, and unforgettable sound. Whether you've been captivated by its bold tones in traditional Japanese music or simply want to explore a unique string instrument, this beginner-friendly guide is designed...

'Indigenous Songs of Victoria' seeks to do justice to the songsters, the clever men and women of traditional Indigenous societies who made these artistic treasures, as well as to the many people who have valued, written down or otherwise recorded these songs, so that...

Srpske Narodne Pjesme, Volume 7, is a collection of Serbian folk songs compiled by Vuk Stefanović KaradÅ3/4ić. This volume preserves a rich oral tradition, offering insights into Serbian culture, history, and values. These songs, passed down through generations, reflect the experiences and emotions of...

Srpske Narodne Pjesme, Volume 7, is a collection of Serbian folk songs compiled by Vuk Stefanović KaradÅ3/4ić. This volume preserves a rich oral tradition, offering insights into Serbian culture, history, and values. These songs, passed down through generations, reflect the experiences and emotions of...

Audible Ancestors provides a new understanding of music performance and the inheritance of Indigenous epistemologies and methodologies in Greater Mexico. By examining the audibility of Indigenous ancestry in the negotiation of Mexican subjectivities through danza performance, author Luis Chávez-González amplifies muted Caxcan Indigeneity rooted...

Easy Patterns to Play BellsA Beginner's Guide to Mastering Rhythms, Techniques, and Musical Expression with Handbells and ChimesDiscover the joy of playing bells with Easy Patterns to Play Bells, the ultimate beginner's guide designed to help you master rhythms, techniques, and musical expression with...

This is Volume 8 of "Srpske Narodne Pjesme", a collection of Serbian folk songs. Gathered and compiled by Vuk Stefanovi Karadi (1787-1864), these songs represent a significant contribution to the preservation and study of Serbian oral tradition and cultural heritage. These songs offer insights...

This book is a compilation of popular songs and ballads in Britain prior to the year 1800. From love songs to historical ballads, this book is an interesting exploration of the music that shaped British culture. A must-read for anyone interested in music and...

"Folk-Songs of the South" is a seminal collection of traditional music and oral literature gathered under the auspices of the West Virginia Folk-Lore Society. This comprehensive volume serves as a vital record of the musical heritage of the Southern United States, with a particular...

"Folk Songs & Art Songs" is a comprehensive collection of vocal music compiled by Teresa Armitage, designed to introduce students and music lovers to a wide range of musical traditions. This anthology features a diverse array of traditional folk melodies from various cultures alongside...

"John Henry: Tracking Down a Negro Legend" is a seminal folkloric study that explores the historical and mythical roots of one of America's most enduring folk heroes. Guy B. Johnson undertakes a rigorous investigation into the origins of the John Henry ballad and the...

The definitive story of the making and legacy of Graceland, Paul Simon's still-beloved, career-topping 1986 album, drawn from extensive research and exclusive interviews with nearly 100 participants and witnesses: musicians, producers, engineers, record executives and journalists from Africa, the US, and Europe. In 1984,...

"I can't teach you, but I can show you." With these words, Kentucky balladeer Doc Hopkins shared his musical knowledge with a willing student, summoning an independent streak deeply embedded in the American character. His words capture the informal creativity and colloquial practice that...

The Ground and the Glory is an essential listener's guide and academic survey that dismantles the traditional division between European art music and the native folk tradition. It presents the case that the musical landscape of the UK, from the late 17th century to...

This collection includes sea chantey variations, sea songs, work songs, parodies, light verse, forecastle songs, and the occasional ballads culled over the last year from newspapers, libraries, and online sources. Most of the songs originated between 1850 and 1930. The need for clipper ships...

This is Book 1 of AltStrings Fiddle Method for Violin (Orchestra), Second Edition.The second edition of AltStrings' Fiddle Books 1 and 2 comes in two flavors: Original Key (for Violin only), and Orchestra! Whichever series you choose, our books offer tunes and techniques that...

Come along and sing with us, as we accompany Jimmy Collier, the unsung 'Pied Piper' of the Civil Rights Movement, on an unbelievable journey. Reminisce about his humble beginnings in Ft. Smith, Ark., and the love for the Church that played a big part...

What if music wasn't just something you heard-but something you could use?Banjo Bones and Spell-Smoke: Sound Rituals of the South is a hauntingly original guide to sound-based magick rooted in the rhythm, dust, and atmosphere of the Southern landscape. Blending raw musical practice with...

"Canadian Folk Songs" is a landmark collection that documents the rich and diverse musical heritage of Canada. This anthology serves as a vital record of the traditional melodies and lyrics that have defined the nation's cultural identity across generations. The work features a wide...

"The American Songbag" is a monumental collection of folk music and ballads compiled by the acclaimed poet and biographer Carl Sandburg. This expansive anthology serves as a vibrant cross-section of American life, featuring a vast array of songs, ditties, and ballads gathered from across...

The Byrds: The Rise, The Rifts, and The Resonance is a deeply moving portrait of artistic courage and the quiet determination that transforms possibility into reality. It tells the story of five individuals drawn together by a shared belief in sound as a form...

A raw, firsthand account of feuds, fiddling, moonshining, and survival in a small Alabama town, told by its most colorful chronicler and shaped through careful historical insight.The Ballad of Fiddling Tom Freeman is a riveting portrait of a forgotten America, drawn from the handwritten...

“Folk Songs Of Many Nations” is a timeless collection celebrating the rich tapestry of global musical traditions. This meticulously compiled songbook features a diverse array of folk melodies from various cultures, preserving the authentic spirit and unique characteristics of each nation's musical heritage. From...

In African American Folksong and American Cultural Politics: The Lawrence Gellert Story, scholar and musician Bruce Conforth tells the story of one of the most unusual collections of African American folk music ever amassed--and the remarkable story of the man who produced it: Lawrence...

Across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, vast choirs regularly gather to sing before audiences numbering in the tens of thousands. These extraordinary national song celebrations are more than cultural festivals. They are living expressions of identity, solidarity, and democratic resilience. Baltic Songs of Freedom explores...

NEW in PAPERBACK. The Contemporary Leonard Cohen is an exciting study that offers an original explanation of Leonard Cohen's staying power and his various positions in music, literature, and art. The death of Leonard Cohen received media attention across the globe, and this international...

An illuminating memoir and portrait of Bob Dylan's return to Minnesota after the making of Infidels, featuring a long-lost 1983 interview, rare photographs, and intimate insights into the personal friendships and the Twin Cities scenes that shaped his time in the land of 10,000...

Song and dance style--viewed as nonverbal communications about culture--are here related to social structure and cultural historyAuthor: Alan LomaxISBN-10: 1138523623ISBN-13: 9781138523623Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/02/2017Pages: 388Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.51lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

Nearly a decade ago, Bob Dylan fan Addie Mahmassani took a look at her large collection of books on the 1960s folk revival and asked what was missing. The answer was obvious: There was no feminist analysis of the women of the scene. Air...

25 Solos for Mandolin 1900-1942The Italian Style of Golden Era Vol. 1The music collected here and republished in a modern edition represents a selection of original works for mandolin solo. It comes from out-of-print magazines and a few publications of that particular time and...

Bhangra is now understood to refer to the hybrid music produced in Britain by mixing Panjabi folk melodies with western pop and black dance rhythms by British Asian music producers, which is derived from a Punjabi harvest dance of the same name. This book...

Bob Dylan's early work and emergence in the Greenwich Village music scene come to life through exclusive and unseen images and revelatory reporting by a bestselling historian and DylanologistBob Dylan: Through the Open Window, 1956-1963 is a revelatory journey through Dylan's early life and...

Driving through the panhandle of Oklahoma-a land so flat and seemingly empty that its name of No Man's Land drifts through your thoughts as you look at the endless horizon-it's still easy to imagine the blight of the Dust Bowl. The dust has now...