Exploring American Folk Music: Ethnic, Grassroots, and Regional Traditions in the United States (American Made Music)
"An authoritative and appealing introduction to the variety, evolution and staying power of vernacular music traditions in the United States."-Jeff Todd Titon, author ofEarly Downhome Blues,Powerhouse for God, andOld-Time Kentucky Fiddle Tunes"In this expanded and updated new edition Kip Lornell leads the reader on a delightful and authoritative journey through some of the diverse local musical traditions of American music and directs them to many wonderful audiovisual resources newly available on the Internet."-Anthony Seeger, Director Emeritus of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings