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Romancing The Folk: Public Memory And American Roots Music (Cultural Studies Of The United States),New
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In American Music, The Notion Of 'Roots' Has Been A Powerful Refrain, But Just What Constitutes Our True Musical Traditions Has Often Been A Matter Of Debate. As Benjamin Filene Reveals, A Number Of Competing Visions Of America'S Musical Past Have Vied For Influence Over The Public Imagination In This Century.Filene Builds His Story Around A Fascinating Group Of Charactersfolklorists, Record Company Executives, Producers, Radio Programmers, And Publicistswho Acted As Middlemen Between Folk And Popular Culture. These Cultural Brokers 'Discovered' Folk Musicians, Recorded Them, And Promoted Them. In The Process, Filene Argues, They Shaped Mainstream Audiences' Understanding Of What Was 'Authentic' Roots Music.Filene Moves Beyond The Usual Boundaries Of Folk Music To Consider A Wide Range Of Performers Who Drew On Or Were Drawn Into The Canon Of American Roots Musicfrom Lead Belly And Woody Guthrie, To Muddy Waters And Willie Dixon, To Pete Seeger And Bob Dylan. Challenging Traditional Accounts That Would Confine Folk Music Revivalism To The 1930S And 1960S, He Argues Instead That The Desire To Preserve And Popularize America'S Musical Heritage Is A Powerful Current That Has Run Throughout This Century'S Culture And Continues To Flow Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Romancing the Folk'? A: The main theme of 'Romancing the Folk' is the exploration of America's musical past, particularly how various cultural brokers have influenced the public's understanding of what constitutes 'authentic' roots music.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Romancing the Folk'? A: The author of 'Romancing the Folk' is Benjamin Filene.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Romancing the Folk'? A: The book contains 340 pages.
- Q: When was 'Romancing the Folk' published? A: The book was published on June 26, 2000.
- Q: What categories does 'Romancing the Folk' fall under? A: The book falls under the category of History & Criticism.
- Q: What kind of condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does 'Romancing the Folk' discuss specific musicians? A: Yes, the book discusses several musicians, including Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Pete Seeger, and Bob Dylan.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's exploration of folk music? A: The book highlights the ongoing desire to preserve and popularize America's musical heritage beyond traditional revival periods, emphasizing its relevance in contemporary culture.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on the role of cultural brokers in the book? A: Yes, Filene focuses on the role of folklorists, record company executives, producers, radio programmers, and publicists as cultural brokers who shaped perceptions of folk music.