• The History of American Folk Music

• Author Adam Woog
• Published by Lucent Books

American folk music is a rich vein of the nation's cultural resources. In the past it embraced styles as diverse as spirituals and polkas, breakdowns and ballads, Tex-Mex corridos and the songs of the cowboy. Today, folk music continues to absorb new influences and to evolve in exciting and unexpected ways.

Review:

"This chronological overview of the development and growing popularity of this uniquely American music is clearly presented. Sidebars, black-and-white photos, notes, further reading, and works consulted help delineate the subject."
-- School Library Journal (March 2003)

• Published/Released: June 2006
• ISBN 13: 9781590187340
• ISBN 10: 1590187342
• DDC: 781.62
• Product number: 221308
• Shipping Weight: 1.00 lbs (0.45 kgs)

Price: US $34.45

• (20% Discount for Schools and Libraries in the U.S. and Canada)

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