North American Fiddle Music: A Research and Information Guide

ISBN-13: 9780415994545 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 560 str.

Donald Beisswenger

Opis

This is an annotated bibliography and research guide on the fiddle traditions of the United States and Canada. These countries have maintained fiddle traditions that, while sometimes faithful to old-world or Native styles, often feature blended elements from various traditions.

Recenzje

"Beisswenger's work will be a welcome starting point for those beginning a research project on traditional music in North America or for more experienced researchers looking into a new area or genre." - James Ruchala, Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association

Spis treści

Introduction I. Major general categories II. Genres, III. Selected ethnic groups, African-Americans, Jewish, Native Americans, Native Americans, Métis, IV. Selected regional and national groups

O autorze

Drew Beisswenger is Head of Music and Media Collections at Missouri State University.