Music-Genres & Styles-Folk & Traditional

The authorized biography of singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle When Justin Townes Earle died in 2020 at the age of 38 of an overdose, alone in a sparsely furnished apartment in Nashville, his death sent waves of grief through the country-Americana music community. The son...

An indispensable study of the music of Altai-Sayan peoples Based on more than twenty years of collaborative research, Carole Pegg's long-awaited participatory ethnography explores how Indigenous nomadic peoples of Russia's southern Siberian republics (Altai, Khakassia, Tyva) sound multiphonies of place in a post-Soviet global...

“The English Country Dance, Graded Series, Volume 1” 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...

"Negro Workaday Songs" by Howard W. Odum and Guy B. Johnson offers a compelling glimpse into the rich tradition of African American work songs in the Southern States. This meticulously prepared republication preserves a vital piece of American folklore, documenting the songs and stories...

Explore the rich tapestry of Russian culture through "Sixty Russian Folk-songs For One Voice, Volume 1," a carefully curated collection of traditional songs. This volume, compiled by Kurt Schindler and Deems Taylor, presents a selection of pieces perfect for vocalists interested in exploring the...

EASY GUIDE TO PLAYING BALAFON is the perfect introduction for beginners eager to learn the beautiful and rhythmic art of balafon playing. Whether you're a complete novice or someone looking to refine your skills, this guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you master this...

EASY GUIDE TO PLAYING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER is the perfect introduction for beginners eager to master this unique and melodic folk instrument. Whether you have never played before or want to refine your skills, this step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know to start...

"Joe Wilson represented a deep diversity in American vernacular music and culture. He directed the National Folk Festival and roots music tours, engaging government support for traditional communities. Joe combined Appalachian wisdom with searching intellect to create original brilliance. 'America's foremost hillbilly intellectual, '...

Nothing is so precious at the hauntingsound of the Mountain Lap Dulcimer!It seems to ring even more true during theEaster Season. Although you will find some basic instructionsto get you started. Much detail about the basics of playing, holding, tuning, strumming, etc. can be...

Super Easy Mandolin SongbookThe Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Playing Easy Mandolin Songs with Simple Chords and Fun MelodiesAre you eager to start playing the mandolin but don't know where to begin? Super Easy Mandolin Songbook is the perfect guide for beginners who want to...

Three prominent folklorists wrote these essays in the 1970s about Dorrance Weir of upstate New York and his song "Take that Night Train to Selma," Joe Scott of Maine and his song "The Plain Golden Band," and Paul Hall of Newfoundland and "The Bachelor's...

Unlock the enchanting world of the nyckelharpa with this beginner-friendly guide! Whether you're completely new to this traditional Swedish instrument or looking to refine your technique, Easy Guide to Playing Nyckelharpa provides a clear and structured approach to mastering its unique keys, strings, and...

Sometime in the early nineteenth century, most likely in the year 1818, the Reverend Robert Scott, minister of the parish of Glenbuchat in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, compiled a collection of traditional ballads that until now has not been published. Most of the ballad collections produced...

Long an icon of American musical and political life, Pete Seeger has written eloquently in a diverse array of publications but nowhere is his life story more personally chronicled than in these, his private writings, documents and letters stored for decades in his family...

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...

Ed Sheeran is a guitar-wielding superstar who has become a massive global success. The singer-songwriter has smashed records with his album sales, scored numerous top-10 hits and won two Grammy awards. But how much do you know about the ginger troubadour? With loads of...

Traces the position, experiences and reception of women in Irish traditional music through detailed ethnographic and statistical findings. This book is the first of its kind to engage in the larger subject of women in commercial Irish traditional music. It considers the experiences of...

A collection of Scottish folk songs and ballads, beautifully rendered by Robert Ford on the harp. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the traditional music of Scotland.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

Please note: this is the PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT for AltStrings Fiddle Method for Violin (Orchestra), Viola, Cello and Bass, Second Edition Books 1 and 2. The second edition of AltStrings' Fiddle Books 1 and 2 comes in two flavors: Original Key (for Violin only), and...

Czech musicologist and esthetician Otakar Hostinský (1847-1910) published in 1892 a collection of folk songs from the Czech Renaissance. This collection contains only the melody, so I created two versions of the song for everyone. The first one is just a melody, the second...

Super Easy Tongue Drum Songbook for BeginnersA Step-by-Step Guide to Playing and Mastering the Tongue Drum EffortlesslyAre you ready to unlock the beautiful, soothing sounds of the tongue drum with zero stress? Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking for easy-to-follow songs, this...

In the 1940s and 1950s, Richard Dyer-Bennet (1913-1991) was among the best known and most respected folk singers in America. Paul O. Jenkins tells, for the first time, the story of Dyer-Bennet, often referred to as the "Twentieth-Century Minstrel." Dyer-Bennet's achievements were many. He...

This volume brings together a group of analytical essays exploring traditional genres and styles of world music, capturing a vibrant and expanding field of research. Author: Lawrence Beaumont ShusterISBN-10: 103219734XISBN-13: 9781032197340Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/29/2024Pages: 338Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.74d

Searching for the Origins of the Portuguese Waltzes is a collection of narratives depicting a six-year quest to discover the roots of a piece of traditional music played in St. John's, Newfoundland: the Portuguese Waltzes. Through interviews, research, and observations, author Richard Simas explores...

He was born in 1948 as Stephen Demetre Georgiou and raised in the Greek Orthodox Church. Cat Stevens parents ran a restaurant in London near the theater district and as a child he learned to play the piano. At age 15 he was smitten...

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...

Alice Gerrard, an award-winning and storied folk and bluegrass musician for over 50 years, is one of the notable few women in a heavily male genre. Custom Made Woman tells Gerrard's story through the music, the folk festivals, the kids, and the relationships--both personal...

This classic collection of Irish folk music and poetry features the work of one of Ireland's most beloved poets, Thomas Moore. With haunting melodies and poignant lyrics, it captures the beauty and complexity of Irish culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This is the first systematic literary study of one of the masterpieces of classical Arabic literature, the fourth/tenth century Kit?b al-agh?n? (The Book of Songs) by Ab? I-Faraj al-Isbah?n?. Until now the twenty-four volume Book of Songs has been regarded as a rather chaotic...

Discover the art of playing the shakuhachi, the traditional Japanese bamboo flute, with this beginner-friendly guide. Whether you're completely new to the instrument or looking to refine your skills, this book provides step-by-step instructions, essential techniques, and practical exercises to help you master the...

This book is a collection of traditional English folk tunes associated with Morris dancing, a form of folk dance that originated in the Cotswolds in the 16th century. The book includes sheet music and notes on the history and style of Morris dancing, as...

The story of the banjo's journey from Africa to the western hemisphere blends music, history, and a union of cultures. In Banjo Roots and Branches, Robert B. Winans presents cutting-edge scholarship that covers the instrument's West African origins and its adaptations and circulation in...

A fantastic collection of classic Creole folk songs originally published in 1921. Songs include: Aurore prad re, Gard piti mulet l , Belle layotte, Quand mo-t jeune, Aine, d , trois, Caroline, Dialogue d'amour. Classic Folk Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the...

Songs From Prison: Translations Of Indian Lyrics Made In Jail is a book by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi. The book is a collection of poems and songs that were written by Indian freedom fighters who were imprisoned during the struggle...

Starting in the late 1930s, writer Anne and her husband and musician Frank Warner traveled along the Eastern Seaboard, from the Adirondacks to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, collecting folk songs they would perform, document, research, and lecture on. This decade-spanning work led...

The dramatic untold story of the Weavers, the hit-making folk-pop quartet destroyed with the aid of the United States government -- and who changed the world, anyway Following a series of top-ten hits that became instant American standards, the Weavers dissolved at the height...

In a tradition extending from the medieval era to the early twentieth century, visually disabled Japanese women known as goze toured the countryside as professional singers. An integral part of rural musical culture, the goze sang unique narratives of their own making and a...

This collection of traditional English songs and ballads is a testament to the wit and humor of the people of the British Isles. Featuring bawdy limericks, ribald drinking songs, and poignant ballads of love and loss, it captures the full range of human experience...

Master the Art of Traditional Tango GuitarWant to discover the passion and depth of authentic Tango guitar?Ready to learn the authentic techniques that have shaped this timeless genre?The Tango Guitar Technique Book is the ultimate guide to mastering traditional Tango guitar. With its roots...

Author: Stuart M. FrankISBN-10: 1935243926ISBN-13: 9781935243922Publisher: Loomis House PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2012Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.38d

Knotwork is a collection of 12 violin duets composed by Helen Adam, all based on Welsh traditional music.The tunes include well known song melodies as well as lesser known dance tunes. The original melody is given in full as well as the duets in...

Florida Book Awards, Bronze Medal for Florida Nonfiction Florida Historical Society Charlton Tebeau Award Beloved raconteur, environmentalist, and down-home philosopher, Gamble Rogers (1937-1991) ushered in a renaissance of folk music to a place and time that desperately needed it. In this book, Bruce Horovitz...

Whether accompanying a march, a sit-in, or a confrontation with police, songs and protest are inextricably linked. As a tool for political activism, the protest song spells out the issues at the heart of each cause. Over a surprisingly long history, it has been...

A collection of traditional folk songs and hymns performed on the Harfe and Harp by Ulysses Sidney Koons. Perfect for fans of classic Americana music.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...

George W. Bungay's The Bobolink Minstrel is a lively collection of Republican songs for the 1860 election season. Featuring spirited lyrics set to popular tunes of the day, this songbook is a must-have for anyone interested in political music or the history of American...

Author: Will McNicol, Joseph AlexanderISBN-10: 1789334632ISBN-13: 9781789334630Publisher: WWW.Fundamental-Changes.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/10/2025Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.17d

Czech musicologist and esthetician Otakar Hostinský (1847-1910) published in 1892 a collection of folk songs from the Czech Renaissance. This collection contains only the melody, so I created two versions of the song for everyone. The first one is just a melody, the second...

In the latter half of the twentieth century, Ron Gonnella's extensive discography played a pivotal role in reviving interest in traditional Scottish fiddling, particularly in the United States. Jane MacMorran's The Legacy of Ron Gonnella offers an in-depth exploration of this legendary fiddler whose...

Driving a black Studebaker with a distinctive red interior, former journalist Marjorie Lansing Porter crisscrossed the Adirondack Mountains and the Champlain Valley, visiting small hamlets, farmhouses, and Grange halls to record the songs and stories of those who lived and worked in the mountains....

Never has there been a more urgent time to foster cultural humility, diversity, and dialogue and address systemically exclusionary practices in vocal music. This book will assist not only with programming music by composers from the African diaspora but also in creating brave spaces...