MU220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Alan Lomax, Folk Music, Religious Music
30 Jan 2020
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Religious music: hymns, choral music, instrumental, etc. Composed, printed; affiliated with various religious denominations. Music for the home: hymns and sentimental songs; instrumental music-piano, other . Concert music: vocal/choral, opera, instrumental, orchestral, etc. Spirituals: afro american religious folk songs; based on the christian belief system adopted by many. Belief system adopted by many african americans. Their work was hugely influential and a prime inspiration behind the folk revival of the 40s, 50s, One of the most important documenters of folk traditions throughout the usa. Numerous song collections, books, films, recorded anthologies. Most famous for anthology of american folk music, a set of. Consumer use- playing music at home, later use of the phonograph (thomas edison-1877) Wasn"t the first to record and play audio, but the first good quality one. South to north, east and west coasts. Hillbilly music : records/marketing via segregated brochures and catalogs. Affected by urban migration; basis for new popular forms after wwii.
