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The Southern Journey of Alan Lomax: Words, Photographs, and Music

The Southern Journey of Alan Lomax: Words, Photographs, and Music
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A Best Photo Book of 2012 by American Photo.

A new look at the legendary folklorist and his work.
More than fifty years ago, on a trip dubbed â€œthe Southern Journey,â€ Alan Lomax visited Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee, uncovering the little-known southern backcountry and blues music that we now consider uniquely American. Lomaxâ€™s camera was a constant companion, and his images of both legendary and anonymous folk musicians complement his famous field recordings.

These photographsâ€•largely unpublishedâ€•show musicians making music with family and friends at home, with fellow worshippers at church, and alongside workers and prisoners in the fields. Discussions of Lomaxâ€™s life and career by his disciple and lauded folklorist William Ferris, and a lyrical look at Lomaxâ€™s photographs by novelist and Grammy Award-winning music writer Tom Piazza, enrich this valuable collection. 65 duotone photographs
Country USA
Brand W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2012-12-10
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780393081077

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