Folk Songs Of Australia: And The Men And Women Who Sang Them
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in Australian musical and cultural history, Folk Songs of Australia: And the Men and Women Who Sang Them chronicles the rich tradition of vernacular song that emerged from the lives of convicts, bushrangers, drovers, and working people across the Australian continent. Drawing on years of dedicated fieldwork, the authors present an invaluable collection of songs gathered directly from the communities that preserved them, capturing voices that might otherwise have been lost to time. The work argues compellingly that Australian folk music represents a distinct and vital cultural heritage, shaped by the hardships and humor of colonial and rural life rather than mere imitation of British or Irish traditions. Each song is accompanied by detailed biographical and contextual notes, illustrating the human stories behind the music and grounding the collection in lived experience. Written with scholarly rigor yet accessible warmth, this anthology stands as an essential resource for musicologists, historians, and anyone passionate about the authentic roots of Australian identity.
Author: John Meredith And Hugh Anderson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Ure Smith
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in Australian musical and cultural history, Folk Songs of Australia: And the Men and Women Who Sang Them chronicles the rich tradition of vernacular song that emerged from the lives of convicts, bushrangers, drovers, and working people across the Australian continent. Drawing on years of dedicated fieldwork, the authors present an invaluable collection of songs gathered directly from the communities that preserved them, capturing voices that might otherwise have been lost to time. The work argues compellingly that Australian folk music represents a distinct and vital cultural heritage, shaped by the hardships and humor of colonial and rural life rather than mere imitation of British or Irish traditions. Each song is accompanied by detailed biographical and contextual notes, illustrating the human stories behind the music and grounding the collection in lived experience. Written with scholarly rigor yet accessible warmth, this anthology stands as an essential resource for musicologists, historians, and anyone passionate about the authentic roots of Australian identity.