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Work Songs,Used
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All societies have relied on music to transform the experience of work. Song accompanied the farmer's labors, calmed the herder's flock, and set in motion the spinner's wheel. Today this tradition continues. Music blares on the shop floor; song accompanies transactions in the retail store; the radio keeps the trucker going on the longdistance haul.Now Ted Gioia, author of several acclaimed books on the history of jazz, tells the story of work songs from prehistoric times to the present. Vocation by vocation, Gioia focuses attention on the rhythms and melodies that have attended tasks such as the cultivation of crops, the raising and lowering of sails, the swinging of hammers, the felling of trees. In an engaging, conversational writing style, he synthesizes a breathtaking amount of material, not only from songbooks and recordings but also from travel literature, historical accounts, slave narratives, folklore, labor union writings, and more. He draws on all of these to describe how workers in societies around the world have used music to increase efficiency, measure time, relay commands, maintain focus, and alleviate drudgery.At the same time, Gioia emphasizes how work songs often soar beyond utilitarian functions. The heartwringing laments of the prison chain gang, the sailors shanties, the lumberjacks ballads, the field hollers and cornshucking songs of the American South, the pearldiving songs of the Persian Gulf, the rich mbube a cappella singing of South African miners: Who can listen to these and other songs borne of toil and hard labor without feeling their sweep and power? Ultimately, Work Songs, like its companion volume Healing Songs, is an impassioned tribute to the extraordinary capacity of music to enter into daytoday lives, to address humanitys deepest concerns and most heartfelt needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of the book 'Work Songs'? A: 'Work Songs' explores how various societies have utilized music to enhance the experience of labor throughout history, highlighting its role in boosting efficiency and alleviating the burdens of work.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Work Songs'? A: The book is authored by Ted Gioia, who is known for his extensive research on the history of jazz and music.
- Q: What types of work songs are discussed in the book? A: The book covers a variety of work songs associated with different vocations, including farming, sailing, lumberjacking, and more, showcasing their cultural significance.
- Q: Is 'Work Songs' suitable for readers interested in music history? A: Yes, 'Work Songs' is ideal for readers interested in music history, as it provides a comprehensive look at the relationship between music and labor across different cultures and time periods.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Work Songs'? A: 'Work Songs' has a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book available for purchase? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Work Songs' published? A: 'Work Songs' was published on April 13, 2006.
- Q: What binding type does 'Work Songs' have? A: 'Work Songs' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Can 'Work Songs' be used for research purposes? A: Yes, 'Work Songs' can be a valuable resource for research on the intersection of music, culture, and labor, drawing on diverse sources including songbooks and historical accounts.
- Q: What makes 'Work Songs' a unique contribution to music literature? A: 'Work Songs' stands out due to its engaging narrative style and thorough synthesis of a wide range of materials, making complex historical and cultural contexts accessible to readers.