Romancing The Folk
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| Originally published | 2000 |
| Authors | Benjamin Filene |
| Genres | Music Criticism |
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| ID | 3079246 |
About Romancing The Folk
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. As Benjamin Filene reveals, a number of competing visions of America's musical past have vied for influence over the public imagination in this century. . . .