Folk Music: The Basics gives 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 Basics serves 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415971591
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96227494
Product Key Features
Book Title
Folk Music: the Basics
Author
Ronald Cohen
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Number of Pages
264 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
138mm
Item Weight
363g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Ronald Cohen
Series Title
The Basics
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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