ABSTRACT
Alan Lomax is a legendary figure in American folk music circles. Although he published many books, hundreds of recordings and dozens of films, his contributions to popular and academic journals have never been collected. This collection of writings, introduced by Lomax's daughter Anna, reintroduces these essential writings. Drawing on the Lomax Archives in New York, this book brings together articles from the 30s onwards. It is divided into four sections, each capturing a distinct period in the development of Lomax's life and career: the original years as a collector and promoter; the period from 1950-58 when Lomax was recording thorughout Europe; the folk music revival years; and finally his work in academia.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|96 pages
1934—1950: The Early Collecting Years
part II|90 pages
The 1950s: World Music
part III|46 pages
The Folk Revival (1960s)
part IV|86 pages
Cantometrics and Cultural Equity: The Academic Years
part V|26 pages
Final Writings