Political folk music in America from its origins to Bob Dylan

"Musicians sang with fierce moral voices as they tried to relieve human suffering and transform an uncaring society. Many produced work in the midst of personal failure and troubled relationships, and under the influence of radical ideas. This work examines both the long tradition of folk music...

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Main Author: Epstein, Lawrence J. 1946- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Jefferson, N.C McFarland c2010
In:Year: 2010
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Folk music
B USA / Folk music / History
Further subjects:B Folk music Political aspects (United States) History
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Summary:"Musicians sang with fierce moral voices as they tried to relieve human suffering and transform an uncaring society. Many produced work in the midst of personal failure and troubled relationships, and under the influence of radical ideas. This work examines both the long tradition of folk music, and the lives of those who wrote its most enduring songs"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0786448628