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Between 1937 and 1940 fieldworkers in the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Writers’ Project interviewed around 3,......more

The definitive biography of songwriter Randy Newman, told with his full cooperation, by acclaimed biographer and longtim......more

During his correspondence with erotic folklore collector Gershon Legman, famed chantey singer and collector Stan Hugill ......more

During his correspondence with erotic folklore collector Gershon Legman, famed chantey singer and collector Stan Hugill ......more

Leonard Cohen has aimed high: to be all Jewish heroes at once. Like Jacob, he struggled with angels. Like David, he sang......more

Disillusioned with business at age 50, the author found himself irresistibly drawn to the joy and sense of community tha......more

From her unique standpoint as singer-songwriter-scholar, Polly Paulusma examines the influences of Carter’s 1960s folk s......more

Playful and celebratory, yet also mourning the loss of language, this poetry anthology revives the fading tradition of C......more

Rhythm, Ancestrality and Spirit in Maracatu de Nação and Candomblé Repercussions examines how the highly percussive carn......more

Celebrated NPR music critic Ann Powers explores the life and career of Joni Mitchell in a lyrical style as fascinating a......more

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Establishing an intersection between the fields of traditional music studies, English folk music history and the philoso......more

This book examines the community-based learning and teaching of ’traditional’ music in contemporary Scotland, with impli......more

This extraordinary encyclopedia covers all aspects of traditional music song and dance in Ireland. Six-hundred thousand ......more

Chopping Wood is Pete Seeger up close and personal like never before. Derived from years of conversations between Seeger......more

My Memories of John Hartford is a memoir about author Bob Carlin’s years working alongside singer, songwriter, banjoist,......more

My Memories of John Hartford is a memoir about author Bob Carlin’s years working alongside singer, songwriter, banjoist,......more

This book explores the world of Nordic ritual folk music, including Viking reenactments, neopagan spiritualities, and cr......more

The remarkable story of a hidden New Deal program that tried to change America and end the Great Depression using folk m......more

California Gold offers a compelling cultural snapshot of a diverse California during the 1930s at the height of the New ......more

Mohanam Hop, by Cooper Ford and Manjula Ramachandran, is a light and fun Indian piece for young orchestras, based on Raa......more

The excitement and exhilaration of the first moments of flight are brought to life for beginning strings by composer Mic......more

Mohanam Hop, by Cooper Ford and Manjula Ramachandran, is a light and fun Indian piece for young orchestras, based on Raa......more

A wide-ranging collection of interviews, anecdotes, essays, and ephemera concerning one of the most enigmatic bands to e......more

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This volume brings together a group of analytical chapters exploring traditional genres and styles of world music, captu......more

This book advances the study of Chinese folk songs through theoretical innovation in literature-based folk songs and met......more

Performing Folk Songs is the first full-length volume to explore English folk singing from the perspective of performanc......more

"Based on almost thirty years of collaborative research, Carole Pegg’s long-awaited study examines how the Indigenous no......more

The definitive book on legendary Swedist psych band, Träd, Gräs och Stenar. The story of Träd, Gräs och Stenar is also a......more

Poor Gal: The Cultural History of Little Liza Jane chronicles the origins and evolution of a folk tune beloved by millio......more

Poor Gal: The Cultural History of Little Liza Jane chronicles the origins and evolution of a folk tune beloved by millio......more

"A visual storytelling celebration of American roots music in its rich variety through unseen and newly scanned photogra......more

Experience the definitive biography of one of the greatest singer-songwriters of the twentieth century with this eye-ope......more

One of America’s most beloved folk singers, Arlo Guthrie was at the pinnacle of his fame in the late 1960s and early 197......more

Singing The Gold is a compilation of original songs by Beechworth-based community music leader Leanne Murphy for communi......more

Folk Tunes from the Women, is a tune book like no other! This is a bumper book of over 150 contemporary tunes from 100 c......more

Many books and essays have addressed the broad sweep of Texas music--its multicultural aspects, its wide array and blend......more

Acclaimed cultural critic Greil Marcus tells the story of Bob Dylan through the lens of seven penetrating songs...more

Originally published in 1966, this was the first book on this subject to be published for over a hundred years. It cover......more

Originally published in 1975, and written by an authority on Scottish music, this book traces the evolution of the bagpi......more

In 1960s and 1970s singer-songwriter music, some artists used malleable metric settings alongside other features of self......more

In Reflections on the Veracruz son jarocho, guitarist-ethnomusicologist Randall Kohl brings something special to the sur......more

This engrossing book takes readers on a journey into the heart of American music, through the eyes of one of its greates......more

This book is a comprehensive study of the British traditional ballad and its influence on North American folk music. It ......more

This book is a comprehensive study of the British traditional ballad and its influence on North American folk music. It ......more

This book offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of the great American songwriter Stephen Foster. Written by hi......more

This charming collection of Scottish folk songs was originally published in 1882, and has since become a beloved classic......more

A collection of traditional ballads and folk songs from the province of Down in Northern Ireland. Featuring beautiful il......more

Take a musical journey through the world of the Guild of Handicraft with this stunning collection of songs. Featuring ti......more

Good Old-Time Songs Issue 2 is a must-have for any lover of folk music. Packed with traditional songs and ballads from A......more

This historic songbook contains the anthems and ballads that inspired German volunteers during the War of the Sixth Coal......more

This collection of traditional sailor-songs offers a glimpse into the lives and culture of sailors throughout history. W......more

This book contains a collection of Greek songs translated into English from the romaic text, giving readers insight into......more

This edition of The Northumbrian Minstrel features a selection of traditional songs from Northumberland, England. These ......more

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural history of English and Scottish popular ballads with this comprehensive and author......more

This classic collection of British ballads is recognized as one of the most comprehensive and authoritative studies of t......more

The Quaver, or Songster’s Pocket Companion is a collection of popular songs and ballads from the early nineteenth centur......more

A collection of Scottish ballads, including classics such as "Tam Lin," "The Battle of Otterburn," and "The Twa Corbies.......more

A collection of works by American songwriter William Shakespeare Hays, including sheet music for popular songs and origi......more

For centuries, Scottish song has been celebrated for its beauty, humor, and emotional depth. In this comprehensive guide......more

Border Ballads is a collection of traditional folk songs from the Scottish Borders region, arranged and annotated by poe......more

This book is a collection of songs and lyrics performed by traditional Irish harpers. With beautiful illustrations and h......more

Enjoy the enchanting melodies and evocative lyrics of traditional Irish songs, both classic and contemporary. This uniqu......more

This collection of Volk-songs - traditional songs from various European cultures - offers readers a unique perspective o......more

This book is a comprehensive collection of traditional Scottish songs, compiled by Alexander Whitelaw. The songs include......more

Thomas Moore’s collection of Irish melodies and national airs is a treasure of Irish culture and music. This edition of ......more

This extensive collection of traditional Scottish songs was compiled by James Johnson and Robert Burns in the late 18th ......more

A lively and entertaining collection of folk songs and ballads, collected from the coal-mining communities of northern E......more

This charming collection of country dances was originally published in 1772, and is now available in this beautifully re......more

Enjoy the charming and bittersweet songs of Gustave Nadaud, a celebrated French songwriter of the nineteenth century. Wi......more

This seminal work on the popular ballads of medieval Europe remains essential reading for anyone interested in the histo......more

This volume collects a wide variety of traditional Hungarian folk songs, complete with lyrics and musical notation. With......more

The Scots Musical Museum is a collection of Scottish songs originally published in the late 18th century. It includes ov......more