Leary, James P.
Folksongs of Another America: Field Recordings from the Upper Midwest, 1937-1946 (Languages and Folklore of Upper Midwest)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780299301545
- author:
- Leary, James P.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Wisconsin Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 17.78 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Music, Ethnomusicology, Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Folksongs of Another America: Field Recordings from the Upper Midwest, 1937-1946 brings together a vast collection of traditional music from the region's diverse communities. The recordings, made between 1937 and 1946, feature over 200 singers and musicians performing more than 1,700 songs in 25 languages. This annotated edition includes biographical sketches, photographs, and musical transcriptions, offering a unique insight into the region's rich musical heritage.
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