Music-Genres & Styles-Folk & Traditional

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...

As Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) approaches, all of the villagers celebrate the wonderful traditions of Las Posadas---from the nightly candlelit processions to the breaking of the pi ata. But young Alicia is troubled, as she has no gift to present in the plaza on Christmas...

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...

This collection of popular songs from the antebellum South includes some of the most beloved and iconic tunes of that era. Foster and Kittredge provide fascinating historical context for each song, as well as detailed musical arrangements that will delight readers and performers alike....

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...

Playing Kamancheh Simplified: A Beginner's Guide to Mastering the Ancient Persian Bowed InstrumentDiscover the rich, haunting melodies of the kamancheh, a traditional Persian bowed instrument with a history spanning over a thousand years. Playing Kamancheh Simplified is your ultimate guide to learning this beautiful...

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...

Upon seeing a Louisiana-handmade diatonic accordion for the first time in 1957, a teenage Marc Savoy began a quest that arguably no one has come closer to achieving: to build the perfect Cajun accordion. Told in Marc's own words, Made in Louisiana is the...

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....

You Don't Look Seedy Enough to Be a Folk Singer is a composite of the life of Betty Nance Smith, written in her fine hand about the world into which she was born. The first half of her book portrays a simple world of...

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...

I chose 18 popular Minuet from different musical folk songbooks. More often, the name of this dance was misspelled as "Minet". These dances are an example of how people in the village managed to modify what they heard from the nobility. They preserved the...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Donald Brown follows shifting versions of Dylan, from songs of social involvement to more personal songs, exploring his influential albums, tours, and personas. In an engaging adventure, Brown provides insightful critical commentary on Dylan's entire career in the context of its times to assess...

"Leonard Cohen is a literary masterpiece -- the seminal, comprehensive biography of a multitalented man who wrote more than his share of literary masterpieces himself." -- Foreword, Starred Review "With plenty of photographs, including of Cohen at his dapper best, this is a book...

Teaching Bob Dylan offers educators practical, adaptable strategies for designing or updating courses (or units within courses) on the life, music, career, and critical reception of Bob Dylan. Drawing on the latest pedagogical developments and best classroom practices in a range of fields, the...

This delightful collection of African-American folk songs and spirituals has delighted music lovers for generations. Originally published in the mid-19th century by the famed minstrel duo Christy and White, this book contains some of the most memorable and enduring examples of this uniquely American...

Songwriter Keith Sykes goes all out to tell his story. It's as if you're right there at his concert, listening to his take on how he came to New York City in 1968, then you travel with him through his past all the way...

Viola fiddle duets that celebrate the great outdoors are here! Raise your spirits as your fingers nimbly climb around the fingerboard in this exuberant collection of viola folk duets inspired by nature.From beloved tunes like Waltzing Matilda to traditional bluegrass favorites like Shady Grove,...

This classic work, compiled by James Johnson and featuring contributions from some of the most talented musicians of his time, offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich musical tradition of Scotland. With songs ranging from ballads and love songs to patriotic anthems and bawdy...

Author: Elijah WaldISBN-10: 1665270780ISBN-13: 9781665270786Publisher: Tantor AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/16/2017Format: CD

This is a story of empire, colonialism and then the new energies released by the movements for freedom and independence of the post second-world-war years; of the movements of peoples across borders; of the flow of music around the triangle that takes in Africa,...

From a small mountain town in West Virginia, elder fiddler Melvin Wine has inspired musicians and music enthusiasts far beyond his homeplace. Music, community, and tradition influence all aspects of life in this rural region. Fiddling Way Out Yonder: The Life and Music of...

Author: Eleanor AshwoodISBN-13: 9798348288938Publisher: Eleanor AshwoodLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2025Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d

This fascinating collection of traditional English music offers a unique glimpse into the country's rich musical heritage. With historical context and insightful commentary, Popular Music of the Olden Time is an essential resource for anyone interested in British music.This work has been selected by...

At the height of the blues revival, Marina Bokelman and David Evans, young graduate students from California, made two trips to Louisiana and Mississippi and short trips in their home state to do fieldwork for their studies at UCLA. While there, they made recordings...