Customer Review: This 1973 book is keyed to Harry Smith's famed music anthology, now available on CD. It is edited by Josh Dunson and Ethel Raim, and includes interviews with Moses Asch and Frank Walker, as well as song lyrics, chords (for many but not all songs on the Anthology) new anecdotes, and very nice b &... more info
Customer Review: This is a nice book for the folk singer in your life. Players, too (and anyone who simply enjoys listening) will also appreciate this expose of the development and intricacies of the folk genre and some of its better (and less) known artists. A great little book for people into folk songs.
Customer Review: This is the kind of history book we come across in the US in middle school or lower grades. It is not an analytical historical survey of folk music. It is a lavishly illustrated, but very thin book with minimal text. Overpriced for sure.
Customer Review: Gruning's book is a critical look at the contemporary folk music. He provides interesting portraits of various aspects of the the folk music scene, and I like his descriptions of festivals as well as the changing dynamics about gender and folk music. He also provides a good overview of the various... more info
Customer Review: This week I received the newest volume in Scarecrow Press's series American Folk Music and Musicians. It's "A History of Folk Music Festivals in the United States: Feasts of Musical Celebration" by Ron Cohen. I've not read every word - it's been a busy week - but delved into nearly every chapter,... more info
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