Alan Lomax: Selected Writings, 1934-1997
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Few researchers have defined a field of study so decisively as the Lomaxes did American folk music during the early 20th century. It is difficult to imagine a grander cultural legacy than the one [Lomax] left behind. Many scholars have speculated on cultural memory; Alan Lomax lived it."
-The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 14, 2003
"Selected Writings edited and well annotated by the respected folk-music historian Ronald D. Cohen, fits neatly in the literature of Alan Lomax vainglory."
-The New Republic, June 16, 2003
"Selected Writings is a full-bodied illustration of how Lomax became the pre-eminent scholar in his field."
-Austin Chronicle, June 6, 2003
"Selected Writings celebrates Lomax's contributions as a writer, scholar and radio announcer...and help[s] us understand why his musical legacy is a defining part of the American experience."
-BOOKFORUM
"This fascinating collection of highly respectful essays (and accompanying CD) proves Lomax actually learned from his subjects rather than using them to validate preexisting academic theory.."
-Blender, Approved Review
Book 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 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.
Alan Lomax: Selected Writings, 1934-1997,Ronald D. Cohen,Ronald Cohen,Routledge,0415938554,1915-,Folk music,General,Genres & Styles - Folk & Traditional,History & Criticism - General,History and criticism,Lomax, Alan,,Music,Reference,United States,Other prose: from c 1900 -
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