Alan Lomax: Selected Writings, 1934-1997

Alan Lomax: Selected Writings, 1934-1997
ISBN-10
1135949212
ISBN-13
9781135949211
Series
Alan Lomax
Category
Music
Pages
382
Language
English
Published
2004-03-01
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Ronald Cohen

Description

Alan Lomax is a legendary figure in American folk music circles. Although he published many books, hundreds of recordings and dozens of films, his contributions to popular and academic journals have never been collected. This collection of writings, introduced by Lomax's daughter Anna, reintroduces these essential writings. Drawing on the Lomax Archives in New York, this book brings together articles from the 30s onwards. It is divided into four sections, each capturing a distinct period in the development of Lomax's life and career: the original years as a collector and promoter; the period from 1950-58 when Lomax was recording thorughout Europe; the folk music revival years; and finally his work in academia.

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