Music-Genres & Styles-Folk & Traditional

Spanish-American Folk-Songs is a book written by Eleanor Hague that explores the rich cultural heritage of traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas. The book is a collection of lyrics and translations of over 50 songs, including popular tunes from Mexico, Puerto...

This fascinating collection of traditional Scottish folk-songs provides a glimpse into the musical heritage of Buchan, a region in the north-east of Scotland. With historical context and musical notation included, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in Scottish folk music.This work has...

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...

In 1949, immigrant recording engineer Moses Asch embarked on a lifelong project: documenting the world of sound produced by mankind, via a small record label called Folkways Records. By the time of his death in 1986, he had amassed an archive of over 2,200...

This book challenges the monolithic portrayals of folk music and social change under communism by making a case for "people's music" and shows how new folk music embodies an inherently pluralistic concept of Yugoslavia's culture.Author: Ljerka V. RasmussenISBN-10: 0415877024ISBN-13: 9780415877022Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/08/2016Pages: 254Format:...

Indigenous Music and Dance explores a range of Indigenous music and dance forms and performances in the Torres Strait and tropical Northern Territory. It reveals the way traditional music and dance have responded to colonial control and, more recently, to other external forces. The...

Country music grew up in Tennessee, drawing from sources in the white rural music of East and Middle Tennessee, from the church music of country singing conventions, and from the black music of the Memphis area. The author traces the vital role played by...

The life of an icon, in her own words. Joni Mitchell had a unique relationship with the BBC, making appearances on 'the beeb' throughout her career. An anonymous talent, a blossoming starlet, a white-hot star and a bona fide legend: the BBC had the...

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...

"British singer-songwriter Hitchcock wistfully reflects on boarding school and the music that shaped him in this captivating chronicle of the year he credits with sculpting his artistic sensibility . . . Readers need not be fans of Hitchcock's music to find this enchanting." --Publishers...

Play real piano songs using just three simple chords - with or without reading musicThis book offers two simple ways to start playing piano.You can follow the sheet music, or you can play without reading notes at all, using chord symbols placed above the...

This book, based on fieldwork spanning a decade, gives a comprehensive analysis of the musical life of a unique Polynesian community whose geographical isolation, together with a local ban on missionaries and churches, combine to allow its 600 members to maintain a level of...

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...

""Folks Ushud Know Interspersed with Songs of Courage"" is a book written by Lee Shippey that aims to inspire readers with stories of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things. The book is a collection of essays that highlight the bravery, kindness, and resilience...

How has Mexican music in Los Angeles served as more than just entertainment, acting instead as a vital tool for community survival and social change across generations?In Puentes Sonoros (Sonic Bridges), distinguished scholar George Lipsitz explores how music has functioned as a primary register...

Indexes the printed music of spirituals with publications dating from 1867 to the present.African American spirituals constitute one of the largest bodies of American folk song and have survived into the twenty-first century. They are the root of American music. This book indexes some...

WINNER OF THE ELIZABETH AGEE PRIZE IN AMERICAN LITERATUREA groundbreaking appreciation of Dylan as a literary practitioner. The literary establishment tends to regard Bob Dylan as an intriguing, if baffling, outsider. That changed overnight when Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature,...

As part of a major urban renewal project in the Humayun's Tomb Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti area of Delhi, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture has been hosting the Jashn-e-Khusrau festival with the support of the Ford Foundation since 2010. Hazrat Amir Khusrau Dehlavi, the...

From a small mountain town in West Virginia, elder fiddler Melvin Wine has inspired musicians and music enthusiasts far beyond his homeplace. Music, community, and tradition influence all aspects of life in this rural region. Fiddling Way Out Yonder: The Life and Music of...

Discover the rich and colorful world of Austrian folk songs with this collection of lyrics and sheet music. Franz Tschischka and Julius Max Schottky have documented the melodies and lyrics of over 150 traditional songs, providing valuable insight into Austrian culture and history. This...

Author: Vance RandolphISBN-10: 0826261388ISBN-13: 9780826261380Publisher: University of Missouri PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/1980Pages: 460Format: Hardcover

" For years fiddlers and folklorists have prized the old-time fiddle tunes from Kentucky. Many of the most outstanding country music artists hail from the state, including Bill Monroe, widely regarded as the founder of bluegrass music. Even Aaron Copland lifted, note-for-note, a Kentucky...

Drawing together the strands of music, sport, and popular culture under the umbrella of 'Ordinary Life, ' this engaging new book takes the reader on an entertaining journey through modern Ireland, celebrating the many unique expressions of 'Irishness.' From the folk roots of popular...

Baby, Let Me Follow You Down is a classic in the history of American popular culture. The book tells the story of the folk music community in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from its beginnings in living rooms and Harvard Square coffeehouses in the late 1950s to...

Have you ever held a dulcimer, captivated by its gentle sound, but had no idea where to begin?That feeling of wonder mixed with hesitation is exactly where this book starts. Designed for the absolute beginner it replaces confusion with a clear, practical path.This isn't...

While probing the politics of everyday in Gikuyu popular music, the main thrust of this book is to unpack the representation of daily struggles through music. Depending mainly on the lyrics of the songs, the study also combines both the textual and the contextual...

Step into the communal pulse of the midcentury American West. Footwork, voices, dust and memory. American Square Dances of the West and Southwest, by Lee Owens, is both a practical square dance instruction book and a western folk dance guide: succinct directions and social...

The Depression brought unprecedented changes for American workers and organized labor. As the economy plummeted, employers cut wages and laid off workers, while simultaneously attempting to wrest more work from those who remained employed. In mills, mines, and factories workers organized and resisted, striking...

The socially volatile period of the Vormärz (1830-1848) and the 1848 Revolution in Germany produced a wealth of political protest song. Songs for a Revolution makes available twenty-two prominent protest songs from that time, both lyrics (in German and English) and melodies. It also...

(Book). One of the most bizarre stories in all of popular music is the history of "Orange Blossom Special," arguably the century's best-known fiddle tune. The man credited with its ownership, Ervin T. Rouse, endured tragedy, alcoholism and mental illness. He spent his last...

The Legendary Ballads of England and Scotland is a rich collection of traditional folk songs and narrative poems that have shaped the cultural landscape of the British Isles. Collected and presented by John Storm Roberts, this anthology preserves the spirit and storytelling power of...

"Hooley's Opera House Songster" offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of 19th-century American popular music. This collection features a diverse selection of sentimental, comic, and "Ethiopian" songs, as performed by Hooley's Minstrels and other notable vocalists of the era. The songster provides a...

Jamaican Song and Story: Annancy Stories, Digging Sings, Ring Tunes and Dancing Tunes is a book written by Walter Jekyll that explores the rich cultural heritage of Jamaica. The book is a compilation of various traditional Jamaican stories, songs, and dances that have been...

This study situates musical analysis in the context of its creation, demonstrating that traditional Japanese music is an active socio- cultural system that has been reproduced in Japan from the seventeenth century to the present day.Author: Jay Davis KeisterISBN-10: 1138810193ISBN-13: 9781138810198Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/03/2014Pages:...

This easily accessible book offers a pioneering study about the alphorn, its music, and its performance, based on extensive field research in Switzerland and other countries. It also offers new insights about the technique of filmmaking for musical ethnography. Being the first book on...

"The Hobos Hornbook" is a landmark collection of American folklore that captures the vibrant and often gritty voices of the itinerant men who traversed the United States by rail during the early 20th century. Compiled by George Milburn, this anthology serves as a comprehensive...

This is Book 1 of AltStrings Fiddle Method for Bass (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...

Please note: This is the PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT book for AltStrings Fiddle Method for Violin (Original Key), Second Edition Books 1 and 2. The second edition of AltStrings' Fiddle Books 1 and 2 comes in two flavors: Original Key (for Violin), and Orchestra!Whichever series you...

What makes Songs for the Irish Road unique and not just another collection of traditional Irish songs? It is a musical travelogue of a journey across Ireland. Our concept was to make our first tour of the Emerald Isle come alive with songs and...

I began this project after thinking that some tunes in the Irish tradition do not always get a chance to tell their story. Often many tunes don't even have a name - gan ainm - or it has been forgotten or are referred to...

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...

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...

"Anthology of American Song: A Collection of Twenty-five Songs by Representative American Composers" presents a curated selection of musical pieces that define the American soundscape. This anthology gathers together a diverse range of compositions, offering a comprehensive overview of America's rich musical heritage. From...

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...

"Old Time Ballads" is a collection of traditional ballads, showcasing the rich history of folk music and storytelling. These timeless verses capture the essence of human experience, offering readers a glimpse into bygone eras. From tales of love and loss to accounts of historical...

This beautiful collection brings together some of Scotland's best-loved ballads, from classics like 'Auld Lang Syne' and 'The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond' to lesser-known gems. With detailed notes on the history and meaning of each ballad, as well as beautiful illustrations, this book...

Drawing together the strands of music, sport, and popular culture under the umbrella of 'Ordinary Life, ' this engaging new book takes the reader on an entertaining journey through modern Ireland, celebrating the many unique expressions of 'Irishness.' From the folk roots of popular...

This book brings together 30 easy, traditional melodies specially arranged for clarinet, perfect for beginners and returning players. Each tune uses a comfortable range, simple rhythms, and clear phrasing to build confidence and beautiful tone step by step. From well-loved folk songs to gentle...

Ever wanted to make hypnotic, rhythmic music with just a simple instrument-but felt lost on where to start?The Jaw Harp may look small, but mastering it can feel impossible without the right guidance.Many beginners pick up a jaw harp hoping to produce that iconic,...

In 1965, the classically trained musician and composer Kenneth Peacock published a three-volume work, Songs of the Newfoundland Outports, based on six years of collecting folksongs in that province on behalf of the National Museum of Canada. Folksongs and Folk Revivial provides a critical...