Folk. American Popular Music |
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| Author:
| Carlin, Richard |
| Series title: | American Popular Music Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-280-95262-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $67.00 |
Book Description:
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The traditional songs, dances, and legends of ordinary people in the United States have long served as a means of communication and a source of entertainment. Each group brought its unique song and dance music to America: The Irish brought jigs and reels, the African-American slaves work and dance songs, Hispanics their corridos and polkas, Cajuns their waltzes and two-steps. The interaction between these groups created the many rich hybrids that are American folk music.
The traditional songs, dances, and legends of ordinary people in the United States have long served as a means of communication and a source of entertainment. Each group brought its unique song and dance music to America: The Irish brought jigs and reels, the African-American slaves work and dance songs, Hispanics their corridos and polkas, Cajuns their waltzes and two-steps. The interaction between these groups created the many rich hybrids that are American folk music.