Folk & Traditional

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780739081884Author Alfred PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Koreans of the fifteenth century recorded for posterity a large body of music which has been preserved to the present day. This book presents that music in transcription, with an introductory section providing detailed background on the music itself and...

Shortly before his death, the Devonshire-born cleric, writer and antiquarian, Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) wrote: 'To this day I consider that the recovery of our West Country melodies has been the principal achievement of my life.' Though there have...

One chanter, three drones, three regulators, thirteen keys, too many near-extinctions to mention and 300 years of heroes: that, with a frisson of fairies on moonlit knolls, is the Irish uilleann ('ill-in') pipes. The Wheels Of The World presents an epic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781312469105Author Ellen S WhitakerFormat PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint Lulu.comPublisher Lulu.comWeight(grams) 231gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 5mm

'In what is the most comprehensive biography of the group to date, Browne compiles a fun and fast-paced music history.... an authoritative chronicle.' --Publishers WeeklyThe first and most complete narrative biography of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young,...

Thirteen arrangements for unaccompanied SATB of folk-songs from the British IslesAbout the AuthorJohn Rutter studied music at Clare College, Cambridge and first came to notice as a composer and arranger of Christmas carols and other choral pieces during...

From his earliest recordings in the 1990s, it was clear that Alasdair Roberts was not only a powerful performer, but also a profoundly original songwriter. In the years since then, he has honed his craft across a series of albums that comprise a richly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648878605Author John WillisFormat PaperbackPage Count 44Imprint Derwent DesignsPublisher Derwent DesignsWeight(grams) 168g

A tour de force of storytelling years in the making: a dual biography of two of the greatest songwriters, Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie, that is also a murder mystery and a history of labor relations and socialism, big business and greed in...

The Greek folk songs "Dimotika Tragoudia in Greek" are songs of the Greek countryside, from island towns to mountain villages. They have been passed down from generation to generation in a centuries-long oral tradition, lasting until the present. They...

How to Write a Song That Matters is an invaluable guide to writing music by a woman who knows how to do it and do it well: iconic singer-songwriter, Dar Williams. For years now, Williams has led songwriting retreats for musicians, from beginners to...

From Costa Award-shortlisted author Nicholas Bowling comes a tale of adventure, myth and music to make your heart sing ... 'Cast its spell over me from the first page ... it really is my perfect book.' Jasbinder...

The raw material and interviews behind Anthony Scaduto's iconic biography of Bob Dylan draw an intimate and multifaceted portrait of the singer-songwriter who defined his era When Anthony Scaduto's Bob Dylan: An Intimate Biography was first published in...

A star par excellence, Dolly Parton is one of country music's most likable personalities. Even a hard-rocking punk or orchestral aesthete can't help cracking a smile or singing along with songs like "Jolene" and "9 to 5." More than a mere singer or...

From the 1980s through the early 2000s, a golden era for southern roots music, producer and three-time Grammy winner Scott Billington recorded many of the period's most iconic artists. Working primarily in Louisiana for Boston-based Rounder Records,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784547004Author Edward Huws JonesPage Count 120Imprint Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers LtdPublisher Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers LtdWeight(grams)...

An indispensable collection of Buddhist devotional poems and songsLonging to Awaken features twenty-two translations of Buddhist devotional poems and songs composed by revered Tibetan masters from diverse traditions and time periods. The anthology...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781901447408Author Colin HarperFormat PaperbackPage Count 425Imprint Cherry Red BooksPublisher Cherry Red BooksWeight(grams) 659g

Wail on your harmonica! The harmonica is one of the most popular and versatile instruments in the world. There are several reasons harmonicas are awesome-you can play them anywhere, they're inexpensive, and you can show off in dozens of musical styles...

Ewan MacColl is widely recognized as a key figure in the English folk revival, who tried to convey traditional music to a mass audience. Dominant in the movement during the 1950s and much of the 1960s, his position has come under attack in more recent...

There are many biographies and histories of early country music and its creators, but surprisingly little attention has been given to the actual songs at the heart of these narratives. In this groundbreaking book, music historian Tony Russell turns the...

Wilcopedia is a comprehensive guide to the music of the preeminent American rock band of the twenty-first century. It offers a thorough appraisal of the entire Wilco canon, with detailed insights into every album and song the band have released, as well...

Bob Dylan's impact on popular music has been incalculable. Having transformed staid folk music into a vehicle for coruscating social commentary, he then swept away the romantic platitudes of rock 'n' roll with his searing intellect.From the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780957498204Author Brian O'HeadhraFormat PaperbackPage Count 95Imprint Anam CommunicationsPublisher Anam Communications

Zoe C. Sherinian shows how Christian Dalits (once known as untouchables or outcastes) in southern India have employed music to protest social oppression and as a vehicle of liberation. Her focus is on the life and theology of a charismatic composer and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784547097Author Edward Huws JonesPage Count 32Imprint Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers LtdPublisher Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers LtdWeight(grams) 146g

Join Jerry Garcia in this board book edition of the all-time favorite song, illustrated by bestselling artist Bruce Whatley. It's rollicking reimaging of the classic song-with singing, dancing, and picnicking teddy bears and a slight '60s twist. Come...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781613744697Author Waylon JenningsFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint Chicago Review PressPublisher Chicago Review PressWeight(grams) 544gDimensions(mm)...

Who are "the folk" in folk music? This book traces the musical culture of these elusive figures in Britain and the US during a crucial period of industrialization from 1870 to 1930, and beyond to the contemporary alt-right. Drawing on a broad,...

Dave van ronk (1936-2002) was not only one of the founding figures of the 1960s folk music revival he was a pioneer of modern acoustic blues, a fine songwriter and arranger, a powerful singer, and one of the most influential guitarists of his era. He was...

An expert explains and analyzes the beloved art form An iconic symbol of Spain, flamenco has become a global phenomenon. Peter Manuel offers English-language readers a rare portrait of the music's history, styles, and cultural impact. Beginning with...

...revisit the people and places and deepen your enjoyment of the sublime BBC tv series "Wayfaring Stranger"...in these pages revisit people and places you loved in the BBC tv series "Wayfaring Stranger"... by the authors as featured in the acclaimed BBC...

From Kumina to Mento, Ska to Rocksteady, Reggae to Dancehall, Roots to Ragga - this is the authentic story of Jamaican popular music, told for the first time by Jamaicans. In Jamaica, Reggae is more than music - it is the nation's main collective...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997024876Author Steve ForbertFormat PaperbackPage Count 266Imprint PfpPublisher Pfp

Melodious panpipes and kena flutes. The shimmering strums of a charango. Poncho-clad musicians playing "El Condor Pasa" at subway stops or street corners while selling their recordings. These sounds and images no doubt come to mind for many "world music"...

Bags of Folk for Violin by Mary Cohen is a wonderful introduction to the world of traditional music, ideal for violinists of Grades 1-2 standard. The pieces are gently progressive and are all based around the first two finger patterns. They are ideal for...

Since she stepped onstage unannounced at the 1959 Newport Folk Festival, Joan Baez has occupied a singular place in popular music. Within three years, she had recorded three best-selling albums and had embarked on a tour of southern US campuses, playing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781470632922Author Alfred MusicFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Alfred MusicPublisher Alfred MusicWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 302mm * 226mm * 13mm

Soothe your child to sleep with Lullaby Time, the perfect collection of comforting cradle songs brought to life with beautiful illustrations by Nina Lazarski. Rediscover familiar favourites and explore lullabies from across the globe, including Hush...