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Alan Lomax: Selected Writings, 1934-1997

By Cohen

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
0415938546, 9780415938549, 9780203492550
LCC
ML3551 .L65 2003
Open Library ID
OL22547009M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5181258 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
384\379
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

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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