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String Bands In The North Carolina Piedmont
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String Band Music Is Most Commonly Associated With The Mountains Of North Carolina And Other Rural Areas Of The Blue Ridge And Appalachian Mountains, But It Was Just As Abundant In Piedmont Region Of North Carolina, Albeit With Different Influences And Stylistic Conventions. This Work Focuses Exclusively On The History And Culture Of The Area, The Music'S Development And The Changes Within Traditional Communities Of The Piedmont. It Begins With A Discussion Of The Settlement Of The Piedmont In The Mid1700S And Early References To Secular Folk Music, Including The Attitudes The Various Ethnic And Religious Groups Had On Music And Dance, The Introduction Of The Fiddle And The Banjo, And Outside Influences Such As Minstrel Shows, Hawaiian Music And Classical Banjo. It Then Goes On To Cover Africanamericans And String Band Music; The Societal Functions Of Square Dances Held At Private Homes And Community Centers; The Ways In Which Musicians Learned To Play The Music And Bought Their Instruments; Fiddler'S Conventions And Their History As Community Fundraisers; The Recording Industry And Piedmont Musicians Who Cut Recordings, Including Ernest Thompson And The North Carolina Cooper Boys; Bascom Lamar Lunsford And The Carolina Folk Festival; The Influence Of Live Radio Stations, Including Wptf In Raleigh, Wgwr In Asheboro, Wsjs In Winstonsalem, Wbig In Greensboro And Wbt In Charlotte; The First Generation Of Locallybred Country Entertainers, Including Charlie Monroe'S Kentucky Partners, Gurney Thomas And Glenn Thompson; And Bluegrass And Musical Change Following World War Ii.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'String Bands in the North Carolina Piedmont'? A: The book focuses on the history and culture of string band music in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, exploring its development, influences, and changes within traditional communities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'String Bands in the North Carolina Piedmont' is Bob Carlin.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 12, 2004.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn about the musical influences in the Piedmont? A: Readers can expect to learn about various influences on Piedmont string band music, including minstrel shows, Hawaiian music, and classical banjo, as well as ethnic and religious attitudes toward music and dance.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 275 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in the history of folk music? A: Yes, the book is suitable for those interested in the history of folk music, particularly how it evolved in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.
- Q: Does the book cover the role of African-Americans in string band music? A: Yes, the book discusses the role of African-Americans and their contributions to string band music in the Piedmont.
- Q: What are some community events mentioned in the book related to string band music? A: The book covers community events such as square dances held at private homes and community centers, as well as fiddler's conventions.
- Q: How does the book address the impact of the recording industry on Piedmont musicians? A: The book details how the recording industry influenced Piedmont musicians and highlights notable figures who made recordings, including Ernest Thompson and the North Carolina Cooper Boys.