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100 Books Every Folk Music Fan Should Own (Best Music Books)-used
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In Recent Years An Almost Overwhelming Number Of Books Have Appeared Covering Various Aspects Of American Folk Music And Its History. Before 1970, Most Comprised Collections Of Songs With A Sprinkling Of Biographical Information On Noted Performers. Over The Past Decade, However, Scholars, Journalists, And Folk Artists Themselves Have Contributed Biographies And Autobiographies, Instructional Books And Historical Surveys, Sociological Studies And Ethnographic Analyses Of This Musical Genre.In 100 Books Every Folk Music Fan Should Own, Performer And Historian Dick Weissman Offers A Reliable Route Through The Growing Sea Of Booklength Studies, Establishing For Future Scholars A Foundation For Their Research. Beginning With Early Twentiethcentury Collections Of Folk Songs, The Author Brings Readers To The Present By Exploring Modern Studies Of Important Events, Critical Collections Of Primary Sources, The Most Significant Musical Instruction Guides, And Indepth Portraits Of Traditional And Contemporary American Folk Musicians. For Each Title Selected, Weissman Provides His Own Brief Summary Of Its Contents And Assessment Of Its Significance For The Readerwhether Fan Or Scholar.Folk Music Fans, Scholars, And Students Of The American Folk Music Traditionindeed, Any Reader Seeking Guidance On The Best Books In The Fieldwill Want A Copy Of This Vital Work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in '100 Books Every Folk Music Fan Should Own'? A: The book covers various aspects of American folk music, including historical surveys, biographies of notable performers, instructional books, and sociological studies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Dick Weissman, a performer and historian specializing in folk music.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 30, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 210 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of '100 Books Every Folk Music Fan Should Own'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in folk music? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both fans and scholars, making it a good resource for beginners seeking to understand folk music.
- Q: Does the book provide summaries of the titles listed? A: Yes, each selected title includes a brief summary and an assessment of its significance by the author.
- Q: Are there any notable musicians featured in the book? A: Yes, the book includes in-depth portraits of both traditional and contemporary American folk musicians.
- Q: What is the primary audience for this book? A: The primary audience includes folk music fans, scholars, and students interested in the American folk music tradition.
- Q: Can this book help in research about folk music? A: Yes, it establishes a foundation for future research by providing reliable routes through various book-length studies.