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Vendor: Valerie Mindel
So You Want to Sing Folk Music: A Guide for Performers
This book concentrates on a range of currently popular styles in the folk genre, looking at specific repertories and ways of approaching them. It also looks at the current musical outlets that are available to singers and aims to help the fledgling singer better...- $51.95
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Vendor: Vytautas Finadar Beliajus
Dance And Be Merry, V2: Sixteen Folk Dances Representing Eight Nations
""Dance and Be Merry, V2"" is a book that showcases sixteen folk dances from eight different countries. The author, Vytautas Finadar Beliajus, provides detailed instructions for each dance, including the steps, formations, and music. The book is designed for both beginners and experienced dancers,...- $33.95
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Vendor: Tristram P Coffin
The British Traditional Ballad In North America
This book is a comprehensive study of the British traditional ballad and its influence on North American folk music. It examines the origins of the ballad tradition in Britain, and explores the ways in which it evolved as it was brought to North America...- $32.95
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Vendor: Marion Jacobson
Squeeze This!: A Cultural History of the Accordion in America
No other instrument has witnessed such a dramatic rise to popularity--and precipitous decline--as the accordion. Squeeze This! is the first history of the piano accordion and the first book-length study of the accordion as a uniquely American musical and cultural phenomenon. Ethnomusicologist and accordion...- $29.95
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Vendor: Glen Salvador
Complete Guide for Playing the Lapsteel Guitar: Unlock The Art Of The Lapsteel Guitar, Simple Lessons To Master Slides, Tunings, And Signature Sounds
COMPLETE GUIDE FOR PLAYING THE LAPSTEEL GUITARAuthor: Glen SalvadorISBN-13: 9798273199811Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/06/2025Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d- $12.99
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Vendor: Uncle Sam
Patriotic Solos for Classical Guitar: 10 Patriotic Songs of the U.S.A.
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...- $9.99
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Vendor: Leonard Jr. Brewer
The Piper's Pocket Guide to Embellishments: Light Embellishments
Embellishments are notes that define quick finger movements and give bagpipes their unique sound. Throughout my years of playing the Scottish Great Highland bagpipes, I have come across embellishment that I was not familiar with or knew how to play. This guide will help...- $19.99
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Vendor: Lee Owens
American Square Dances of the West and Southwest
Take your partner by the hand and get ready to join the hoedown with this guide to square dancing, a fun and traditional way for friends, neighbours and families of all ages to keep fit and relax. First published in 1949, American Square Dances...- $23.99
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Vendor: Peter Riley
Dawn Songs
Dawn Songs consists of three essays on music. A short one on Derek Bailey as heard in 1970; a moderate-size one on surviving west gallery choral pieces performed in pubs of the Sheffield Moorlands area at Christmas, called 'Mass Lyric'; and 'Dawn Songs' itself,...- $23.00
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Vendor: Rob Burns
Transforming Folk: Innovation and Tradition in English Folk-Rock Music
English folk-rock, a former progressive rock music style, remains a stimulus for further change in folk music and has enabled English folk-rock to become regarded as popular music by a new audience with diverse musical tastes. From musicological and historical perspectives, this book maintains...- $130.00
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Vendor: Albert K. Sanchez
Playing the Shofar for Beginners: PLAY LIKE A PRO FROM SCRATCH: Master the Shofar: Unlock Powerful Sound & Transform Your Rituals with Step-by-Step Gu
Unlock the Secrets of the Shofar: Play Like a Pro from Scratch!Are you ready to learn the ancient art of playing the shofar, but don't know where to start?Do you feel overwhelmed by the thought of mastering this powerful instrument on your own?Have you...- $13.90
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Vendor: Frederick C. Palmer
Saddle Room Songs and Hunting Ballads
This vintage book contains a collection of traditional hunting songs and ballads from the nineteenth century. Contents include: "Hunting Song", "The Squire's Daughter", "the Black Frost has Broken at Last", "The Empty Loose Box", "To an Old Saddle About to be Sold", "Greatfox Lodge",...- $13.99
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Vendor: Donald Wiebe
Afterlife Before Genesis: An Introduction: Accessing the Eternal Through Australian Aboriginal Music
Afterlife Before Genesis is the final volume in a trilogy that began with Life Before Genesis and was followed by Return to Eden. Here David H. Turner focusses on what the Aborigines of the Groote Eylandt area of northern Australia take to be the...- $38.95
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Vendor: Burt Feintuch
Kentucky Folkmusic: An Annotated Bibliography
In 1899, a fundraising program for Berea College featured a group of students from the mountains of eastern Kentucky singing traditional songs from their homes. The audience was entranced. That small en-counter at the end of the last century lies near the beginning of...- $20.00
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Vendor: Tom Drayton
My Impossible Soul: The Metamodern Music of Sufjan Stevens
This book is the first edited collection dedicated to the work of "canonically" metamodern multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens. Contributors critically examine Stevens' output and impact across the relevant fields of musicology, literature, queer theory, performance studies, religious studies, and cultural studies. The volume provides...- $120.00
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Vendor: Kathryn Olsen
Remembering Mgqumeni: Polyphonic Narratives of His Life and Music
A detailed documentation and analysis of music and lyrics of iconic maskanda musician, Mgqumeni, this book offers carefully researched insights in to the contemporary Zulu belief system and associated challenges. Mgqumeni continues to have influence in the maskanda domain as musicians imitate his style...- $120.00
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Vendor: Peter Upclaire
Old-Time American Waltzes for Ukulele - Fake Songbook in the key of D and G with Tabs and Chords
Music has always been a powerful source of joy, inspiration, and connection for people around the world. And of all the musical styles and genres, few are as timeless and beloved as the old-time American waltzes. With their upbeat tempos, lively rhythms, and cheerful...- $10.55
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Vendor: Richard Runciman Terry
The Shanty Book
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...- $30.95
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Vendor: Aldo B. Bales
Jesse Welles Quiz Book: 170 Questions To Test How Well You Know The Legendary Musician
JESSE WELLES QUIZ BOOK: 170 Questions To Test How Well You Know The Legendary Musician Are you a true Jesse Welles fan?Have you spent time listening to his music, learning his lyrics, and following the journey of one of modern folk's most distinctive voices?...- $15.99
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Vendor: Uncle Sam
Patriotic Solos for Electric Guitar: 10 Patriotic Songs of the U.S.A.
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...- $9.99
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Vendor: Manus Comp O'Conor
Old-time Songs and Ballads of Ireland
"Old-time Songs and Ballads of Ireland" is a collection of traditional Irish songs, compiled by Manus O'Conor. This volume preserves a vital piece of Ireland's cultural heritage, offering a glimpse into the stories, sentiments, and experiences of its people through their music. The songs...- $32.95
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Vendor: Anonymous
Fisherman's Ballads And Songs Of The Sea
âFisherman's Ballads And Songs Of The Seaâ is a timeless collection of traditional maritime verses, offering a vivid glimpse into the lives, labors, and legends of seafarers. This anthology gathers together stirring ballads and heartfelt songs that capture the essence of life at sea,...- $32.95
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Vendor: Francis James Child
The English and Scottish Popular Ballads Volume V1
"The English and Scottish Popular Ballads" is a comprehensive collection of traditional ballads, meticulously compiled by Francis James Child and enriched by the scholarly contributions of George Lyman Kittredge. This volume represents a significant contribution to the study of folklore and ethnomusicology. These ballads,...- $22.95
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Vendor: Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson: In The Ring And Out
""Jack Johnson: In The Ring And Out"" is a memoir written by the legendary boxer Jack Johnson himself. The book details Johnson's life both inside and outside of the ring, chronicling his rise to fame as the first African American heavyweight champion of the...- $46.95
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Vendor: Ewan MacColl
Journeyman: An Autobiography
This new edition of 'Journeyman', Ewan MacColl's vivid and entertaining autobiography, has been re-edited from the original manuscript, and includes a new introduction by Peggy Seeger, for whom he wrote the unforgettable 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'. MacColl, a singer, songwriter,...- $37.95
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Vendor: Ian Penman
It Gets Me Home, This Curving Track
Legendary music critic Penman reaches for a vanished moment in musical history when cultures collided and a certain kind of cross-generational and "cross-color" awareness was born in these essays exploring the work of James Brown, Charlie Parker, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan, and...- $17.95
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Vendor: Noé Dinnerstein
Singing the Himalayan Crossroads: Traditional Songs of Ladakh
Introduces the traditional songs of Himalayan Ladakh through their history, ethnology, poetry, and Tibetan Buddhism beliefs.Singing the Himalayan Crossroads places the traditional song repertoires of the former Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh in both their historical and modern contexts. Although scholarly, it is aimed at...- $35.95
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Vendor: Francis James Child
English And Scotting Popular Ballads
"English and Scottish Popular Ballads," edited from the collection of Francis James Child, presents a curated selection of timeless folk songs and ballads. This volume, a collaborative effort by Francis James Child, Helen Child Sargent, and George Lyman Kittredge, offers readers a glimpse into...- $33.95
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Vendor: Cecil J. 1859-1924 Sharp
The English Country Dance, Graded Series. Containing the Description of the Dances Together With the Tunes by Cecil J. Sharp
âThe English Country Dance, Graded Series, Volume 1â is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional English folk dance. Compiled and described by Cecil J. Sharp, a key figure in the early 20th-century folk revival, this volume provides detailed instructions and musical scores...- $26.95
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Vendor: Harry Lauder
Roamin' in the Gloamin'
""Roamin' in the Gloamin'"" is a book written by Sir Harry Lauder, a Scottish singer and comedian. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes from Lauder's life, including his childhood in Scotland, his early career as a performer, and his experiences touring...- $47.95
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Vendor: Natalie Curtis
Songs And Tales From The Dark Continent
Songs and Tales from the Dark Continent is a collection of African folktales and traditional songs compiled by Natalie Curtis. The book features stories and songs from various African cultures, including the Ashanti, Zulu, and Swahili people. The tales range from humorous to cautionary,...- $40.95
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Vendor: Frank Sidgwick
Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance
"Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance: Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Third Series" offers a rich collection of Scottish ballads, a cornerstone of Scotland's literary and musical heritage. This carefully prepared print republication presents the enduring poetry and folk songs that have...- $32.95
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Vendor: Evelyn Foster Morneweck
Chronicles of Stephen Foster's Family; v.1
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...- $25.95
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Vendor: Allan Cunningham
The Songs of Scotland, Ancient and Modern
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...- $36.95
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Vendor: Bennett Zon
Music and Orientalism in the British Empire, 1780s-1940s: Portrayal of the East
Filling a significant gap in current scholarship, the fourteen original essays that make up this volume individually and collectively reflect on the relationship between music and Orientalism in the British Empire over the course of the long nineteenth century. Four different themes are explored,...- $225.00
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Vendor: Louise Pound
American Ballads And Songs
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...- $28.95
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Vendor: John R. Mabry
Shadows of Ecstasy & Rumours of Glory: The Influence of Charles Williams on the Songwriting of Bruce Cockburn
Author: John R. MabryISBN-10: 1965646700ISBN-13: 9781965646700Publisher: Apocryphile PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2026Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.34d- $20.00
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Vendor: Jay A. Poulos
Understanding and Playing Concertina for Beginners: From First Note To First Song: The Simple, Enjoyable Guide For Beginners -Master 10 Unbeatable Tun
Author: Jay A. PoulosISBN-13: 9798261966173Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2025Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.18d- $15.99
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Vendor: Uncle Sam
Patriotic Solos for Flute: 10 Patriotic Songs of the U.S.A.
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...- $9.99
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Vendor: Ryan Brasseaux
Accordions Fiddles Two-Step & Swing: A Cajun Music Reader
Author: Ryan BrasseauxISBN-10: 1887366717ISBN-13: 9781887366717Publisher: University of LouisianaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2016Pages: 535Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.85lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.50d- $25.00
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Vendor: Josephine L. Miller
Community-based Traditional Music in Scotland: A Pedagogy of Participation
This book examines the community-based learning and teaching of 'traditional' music in contemporary Scotland, with implications for transnational theoretical issues. The book draws on a broad range of scholarship and a local case study of a large organisation. A historical perspective provides an overview...- $180.00
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Vendor: Uncle Sam
Patriotic Solos for Violin: 10 Patriotic Songs of the U.S.A.
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...- $9.99
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Vendor: Uncle Sam
Patriotic Solos for Melodica: 10 Patriotic Songs of the U.S.A.
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...- $9.99
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Vendor: Ashley Kahn
Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland
The story of the making and legacy of Paul Simon's Graceland, drawn from exclusive interviews with musicians, producers, record label staff, and more, written by an award-winning journalist who was a member of the Graceland tour management team. In 1984, Paul Simon was at...- $30.00
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Vendor: Simon McKerrell
Focus: Scottish Traditional Music
Focus: Scottish Traditional Music engages methods from ethnomusicology, popular music studies, cultural studies, and media studies to explain how complex Scottish identities and culture are constructed in the traditional music and culture of Scotland. This book examines Scottish music through their social and performative...- $235.00
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Vendor: Frankie McWhorter
Cowboy Fiddler in Bob Wills' Band: As Told to John R. Erickson; Introductions by Lanny Fiel
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...- $19.95
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Vendor: Dave Thompson
Bayou Underground: Tracing the Mythical Roots of American Popular Music
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...- $17.95
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Vendor: Keith Nainby
Bob Dylan in Performance: Song, Stage, and Screen
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...- $136.00
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Vendor: Lee Owens
American Square Dances of the West and Southwest
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- $27.95
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Vendor: Rachel Haworth
From the Chanson Française to the Canzone d'Autore in the 1960s and 1970s: Authenticity, Authority, Influence
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...- $190.00
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