Traditional and folk music Books

John Harland and Thomas Turner Wilkinson present a collection of Lancashire ballads and songs from the medieval period to the nineteenth century. The collection includes traditional ballads, broadsides, and printed songs, as well as original compositions...

Experience the rich history of folk music from ancient times to the present day, and explore the cultural and historical context of this beloved art form.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

Adolphe Orain et Eugène Rolland ont rassemblé dans ce livre un ensemble de chansons populaires françaises, classées par genres: chansons d'amour, chansons bachiques, chansons comiques, etc. Un travail de collecte précieux pour la préservation de la...

This delightful collection of traditional English songs and ballads offers readers a window into a charming and oft-overlooked facet of the country's cultural heritage. John Stephen Farmer provides detailed historical and etymological notes for each...

This collection of traditional Scottish songs and ballads was compiled by McColl, a bard and fiddler from the Western Isles. The songs celebrate the beauty and power of Scotland's natural world and offer insight into the lives and beliefs of the...

Une collection de chants et de chansons populaires de la France, recueillis et présentés de manière à la fois informative et divertissante. Une lecture agréable et éducative pour tous les amoureux de la musique française.This work has been selected by...

This book is a comprehensive collection of traditional Scottish songs, compiled by Alexander Whitelaw. The songs included in this volume provide a fascinating insight into Scottish culture and history. Whether you are a lover of traditional music or a...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Depression brought unprecedented changes for American workers and organized labor. As the economy plummeted, employers cut wages and laid off workers, while simultaneously attempting to wrest more work from those who remained employed. In mills,...

Dieses Buch ist eine vollständige Sammlung der deutschen Volkslieder von der Mitte des fünfzehnten bis zur ersten Hälfte des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts. Friedrich Karl von Erlach bietet eine detaillierte Darstellung der Lieder und ihrer historischen...

First published in the mid-19th century, this book offers a delightful collection of humorous songs and ditties, perfect for any social gathering. With catchy tunes and witty lyrics, these songs are sure to bring a smile to the face of even the most...

This charming book is a collection of famous Irish songs and ballads. It includes the lyrics and sheet music for a variety of beloved Celtic airs, such as 'Danny Boy' and 'The Rose of Tralee'. With its evocative melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this book...

This book is a collection of Morris dances, a traditional English folk dance. The dances were collected by Cecil Sharp and other collectors from various sources and are presented with detailed descriptions and illustrations. A valuable resource for...

Dieses Buch enthält eine Sammlung populärer Lieder der Deutschen. Es wurde von W. Klauerklattowski zusammengestellt.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it...

Barzaz-Breiz est un livre sur la culture bretonne et sa musique traditionnelle. Ce livre intéressera les lecteurs qui s'intéressent à la musique traditionnelle et à la culture bretonne.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

Songs and stories about seafaring have a timeless and universal appeal. These songs, drawn from recordings and archives of Maine singers and collectors, tell powerful stories of sailing, fishing, storms, shipwreck, piracy, sea battles, and loved ones left...

More than 250 quatrains of love and loss, the texts to those inimitable flamenco performances - these are the songs that are wailed by those keening male voices, as the red-and-black-clad women dancers stamp, pirouette and fire castanet rhythms at...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Take a musical journey through the world of the Guild of Handicraft with this stunning collection of songs. Featuring timeless classics and lesser-known gems, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of the Arts and Crafts movement...

Das 'Mildheimische Lieder-Buch' ist eine Sammlung von Volksliedern aus der Region Mildheim, die Rudolf Zacharias Becker im Jahr 1817 veröffentlichte. Die Lieder sind in einer klaren und einfachen Sprache verfasst und handeln von Liebe, Natur und anderen...

'Mildheimisches Liederbuch' enthält eine Sammlung von Volksliedern aus der Region um Mildheim. Die Lieder, die von Rudolf Zacharias Becker gesammelt wurden, bieten einen Einblick in das Alltagsleben der Menschen in dieser Region. Es ist eine wertvolle...

Discover the rich and colorful world of Austrian folk songs with this collection of lyrics and sheet music. Franz Tschischka and Julius Max Schottky have documented the melodies and lyrics of over 150 traditional songs, providing valuable insight into...

Ce livre est un recueil de chansons maritimes populaires, recueillies et arrangées par Gabriel de la Landelle, un écrivain et marin français du XIXe siècle. Les paroles évoquent la vie en mer, ses aventures, ses dangers et ses joies.This work has been...

A collection of humorous Irish songs and ballads, filled with wit, humor, and satire. The book offers a charming glimpse into the popular culture of Ireland during the 19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

White-winged schooners once dominated commerce and culture on the Great Lakes, and songs relieved the hours on board, but that way of life and its music ended when steam-driven mechanical boats swept schooners from the inland seas. Recognizing in the...

An exploration of the history and intent behind the song lyrics of a great American folk singer. "Essential." -- Choice

World-class luthier and renowned guitarist Wayne Henderson calls Albert Hash "a real folk hero." A virtuoso fiddler from the Blue Ridge, Hash built more than 300 fiddles in his lifetime, recorded numerous times with a variety of bands and inspired...

Una colección de canciones populares cubanas de todos los tiempos, desde las más antiguas hasta las más modernas. Con un enfoque en el folclore y la cultura musical de Cuba, esta obra es una celebración de la diversidad y la creatividad de este país y su...

An Craos Oeaman is a collection of Irish folk songs and ballads. This edition includes lyrics and sheet music for traditional Irish tunes, as well as historical and cultural context for the songs.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This collection brings together the best-known songs and ballads of G.P. Morris, one of the most popular American writers of the 19th century. His works were beloved for their wit, humor, and sentimentality, and this volume offers a fascinating glimpse...

Leopold Lad Pfests 'Tisch- und Trinklieder der Deutschen' sind eine Sammlung von Liedern, die im Zusammenhang mit der deutschen Tisch- und Trinkkultur stehen. Es ist ein wichtiger Beitrag zur deutschen Kulturgeschichte und bietet eine Quelle für alle,...

This is a collection of traditional folk songs and dances from the Kraków region of Poland, compiled by noted ethnographer and folklorist Oskar Kolberg. The songs and dances reflect the unique cultural heritage of the region, and have been passed down...

Dieses Werk beinhaltet eine Sammlung und Analyse von Liedtexten aus verschiedenen Regionen und Jahrzehnten der deutschen Geschichte. August Härtel stellt die poetischen Feinheiten und historischen Kontexte jedes Liedes dar und liefert so ein umfassendes...

Una colección de canciones populares de Burgos, con letras y partituras para tocar y cantar. Perfecto para descubrir y disfrutar la música tradicional de esta región española.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is...

This captivating book takes readers on a musical journey through the world of the Romany people. With its mix of ethnography, musicology, and storytelling, it is sure to enchant readers of all ages.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This collection of Bosnian and Herzegovinian folk songs is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of this region. Compiled by a team of dedicated researchers led by Franò Ivan Juki, the collection includes traditional ballads, love songs, and laments...

Experience the soulful and diverse melodies of Scotland, England, and Ireland with this classic collection featuring music set to beloved folk songs. Perfect for music lovers and history enthusiasts, the British Musical Miscellany showcases the rich...

Dieser Band präsentiert eine Auswahl von volkstümlichen deutschen Liedern aus dem Deutschen Liederhort, einer bedeutenden Sammlung von Volksliedern aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Die ausgewählten Lieder behandeln eine Vielzahl von Themen, darunter Liebe, Natur...

This remarkable collection of traditional music and poetry offers a window into the folk traditions of Scotland and Yorkshire. With its authentic melodies and lyrics, it is a must-have for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the British...

This beautiful volume collects 200 traditional Irish songs and lyrics, with notes on their origins and melodies. A celebration of Ireland's rich musical heritage, this book is a must-have for any lover of Irish music.This work has been selected by...

Song and dance style--viewed as nonverbal communications about culture--are here related to social structure and cultural history. Patterns of performance, theme, text and movement are analyzed in large samples of films an recordings from the whole range...

G.B. Grayson and Henry Whitter were two of the most influential artists in the early days of country music. Songs they popularized--"Tom Dooley," "Little Maggie," "Handsome Molly," and "Nine Pound Hammer"--are still staples of traditional music...

""The Story Of The Harp"" is a historical book written by William Henry Grattan Flood in 1905. The book delves into the history and evolution of the harp, an ancient musical instrument that has been used in various cultures and regions around the world...

The Songs of Charles Dibdin, Chronologically Arranged: With Notes, Historical, Biographical, and Critical (1842) is a book that compiles the songs of Charles Dibdin, a prominent English composer, musician, and singer from the 18th century. The book...

Un recueil de chansons traditionnelles canadiennes et françaises recueillies par l'auteur anonyme. Le livre est divisé en plusieurs sections, chacune consacrée à un thème différent, comme les chansons d'amour, les chansons de travail et les chansons de...

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands with this beautiful collection of historical love songs, wedding songs, and songs of parting. Featuring original illustrations and annotations in both Dutch and English, this book is a...