Folksongs of Another America Field Recordings from the Upper Midwest, 1937-1946 |
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| Author:
| Leary, James |
| Series title: | Languages and Folklore of Upper Midwest Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-299-30154-5 |
| Publication Date: | May 2018 |
| Publisher: | University of Wisconsin Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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This Grammy-nominated publication recovers the diverse, multilingual folk music traditions of immigrant, Native American, rural, and working-class performers in America's Upper Midwest during the 1930s and 1940s. The book extensively documents 187 tunes and songs in more than twenty-five languages, with original lyrics and English translations, and biographical notes on the performers. The companion musical tracks and documentary film will be freely available online when the book...
More DescriptionThis Grammy-nominated publication recovers the diverse, multilingual folk music traditions of immigrant, Native American, rural, and working-class performers in America's Upper Midwest during the 1930s and 1940s. The book extensively documents 187 tunes and songs in more than twenty-five languages, with original lyrics and English translations, and biographical notes on the performers. The companion musical tracks and documentary film will be freely available online when the book is published.