folk music

A brief introduction to folk music that defines what it is and discusses its history, instruments, and significant individuals.

Documents the life of the Queen family in Jackson County, North Carolina, their Southern Appalachian heritage, and their contributions to folk music.

Contains 290 songs, ballads, and ditties with words and music, complete harmonizations or piano accompaniments.

Profiles the Cuban musicians who contributed to the album The Buena Vista Social Club.

A collection of African-American ballads. The stories told in these folk tunes cover a wide range of subjects, from the assassination of a president, to the marriage of a young couple, the the mischief of the boll weevil.

"Often referred to as the continent of contrast, Africa has distinct differences in language, music, culture and rhythms. Featuring Ashanti-Sebei, this is an introduction into the artistically rich African culture through dance, music, songs and clothing."--Container.