Romancing the Folk Public Memory and American Roots Music |
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| Author:
| Filene, Benjamin |
| Series title: | Cultural Studies of the United States Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8078-4862-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2000 |
| Publisher: | University of North Carolina Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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In American music, the notion of ""roots"" has been a powerful refrain, but the musical traditions that constitute the US musical heritage are hotly debated. This book explores the competing musical visions of America's past that vie for influence over the public imagination.
In American music, the notion of ""roots"" has been a powerful refrain, but the musical traditions that constitute the US musical heritage are hotly debated. This book explores the competing musical visions of America's past that vie for influence over the public imagination.