" . . . an impressive collection . . . this book marks a milestone in the study of labor an occupational songs." -Journal of American Folklore"This is an important contribution to Ameican history, saluting those who built the country with their labor." -Come-All-Ye"The remembrances are sensitive and perceptive, the essays are insightful and thought-provoking . . . " -Sonneck Society BulletinThese essays offer striking portraits of working environments where song arose in response to prevailing conditions. Included are the protest blues of African American levee workers, the corridos of Chicano farm workers, and the European songs of immigrant lumber workers in the Midwest.
" . . . an impressive collection . . . this book marks a milestone in the study of labor an occupational songs." -Journal of American Folklore"This is an important contribution to Ameican history, saluting those who built the country with their labor." -Come-All-Ye"The remembrances are sensitive and perceptive, the essays are insightful and thought-provoking . . . " -Sonneck Society BulletinThese essays offer striking portraits of working environments where song arose in response to prevailing conditions. Included are the protest blues of African American levee workers, the corridos of Chicano farm workers, and the European songs of immigrant lumber workers in the Midwest.
A stunning book of lyrics from Hadestown, the winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, annoted and explained by the playwrite and lyricist herself."Working On A Songis one of the best...
Like the sunflower, there are many souls who face harsh life conditions and suffer immensely throughout their lives. In this life, there will be struggles and pain, and there will be sacrifice and...
After finishing a graduate degree, poet Steven Breyak left Boston for what was supposed to be a year abroad. After seventeen years in Osaka, Japan, he returned to the US with a wife and two children...
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