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Description
Folk Music: TheBasicsgives a brief introduction to British and American folk music. Drawing upon the most recent and relevant scholarship, it will focus on comparing and contrasting the historical nature of the three aspects of understanding folk music: traditional, local performers; professional collectors; and the advent of professional performers in the twentieth century during the so-called "folk revival." The two sides of the folk tradition will be examined--both as popular and commercial expressions. Folk Music: The Basicsserves as an excellent introduction to the players, the music, and the styles that make folk music an enduring and well-loved musical style. Throughout, sidebars offer studies of key folk performers, record labels, and related issues to place the general discussion in context.
Publisher Routledge
ISBN10 0415971608
ISBN13 9780415971607
Number of Pages 217
File Size DL-115MB
Shelf Number HX145
Grade Range
Ages 18 - 99
Format Audio Plus Download, EPub Download