In American music, the notion of "roots" has been a powerful refrain, but just what constitutes our true musical traditions has often been a matter of debate. A

(Music Express Books). Experience the songs of our heritage with the music that makes our country unique. Learn the background of each song, a flexible teaching

This book presents a collection of essays on the debates about origins, authenticity, and identity in folk and blues music. The essays had their origins in an i

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The music of Texas and the American Southwest is as diverse and distinctive as the many different groups who have lived in the region over the past several cent