American Ballads and Folk Songs Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This is not an exhaustive catalogue of ballads nor does it always containthe same version of a ballad that are published elsewhere under the Lomaxname.The ballads are arranged by subject matter: Working on the Railroad;The Levee Camp; Southerrn Chain Gangs; Negro Bad Men; White Desperadoes;Mountain Songs; Cocaine and Whiskey; Blues; Creole Negroes; Reels; MinstrelTypes; Breakdowns and Play Parties; Songs of Childhood; Vaqueros of theSouthwest; Cowboy Songs; Songs of the Overlanders; Miner; Shanty-Boy; ErieCanal; Great Lake; Sailors and Sea Fights; Wars and Soldiers; WhiteSpirituals and Negro Spirituals.Often there is a short story of the songin addition to the collection notes.
A decent introduction to the balladform and its music precedes the collection.This is an essential referenceto anyone interested in ballads in America.

Click Here to see more reviews about: American Ballads and Folk Songs

Product Description:
Music and lyrics for over 200 songs. "John Henry," "Goin' Home," "Little Brown Jug," "Alabama-Bound," many more.

Get 15% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about American Ballads and Folk Songs now ?