Books About Folk Music & Folk Musicians
Reviews and recommendations of books to read about the history of American folk music and some of its key players.
Ani DiFranco - Verses
There's no question that Ani DiFranco is one of the most influential artists of my generation. Her work as a songwriter, poet, musician and activist has icited and inspired a huge amount of creative action and the social consciences of all her fans. It only made sense, then, that, at some point, she would collect her unsung work into book form. [i]Verses[/i] is such a collection, and it includes a conversation between her and her teacher/mentor, the late Sekou Sundiata.
There's no question that Ani DiFranco is one of the most influential artists of my generation. Her work as a songwriter, poet, musician and activist has icited and inspired a huge amount of creative action and the social consciences of all her fans. It only made sense, then, that, at some point, she would collect her unsung work into book form. [i]Verses[/i] is such a collection, and it includes a conversation between her and her teacher/mentor, the late Sekou Sundiata.
Bob Dylan: The Essential Interviews, by Jonathan Cott
Considered to be one of the more enigmatic personalities in contemporary American folk music, Bob Dylan has rarely given interviews over the course of his 30+ year-long career. Now, Dylan expert and Rolling Stone contributor, Jonathan Cott, has compiled 31 of the most earnest and telling interviews given by this elusive folk poet.
Considered to be one of the more enigmatic personalities in contemporary American folk music, Bob Dylan has rarely given interviews over the course of his 30+ year-long career. Now, Dylan expert and Rolling Stone contributor, Jonathan Cott, has compiled 31 of the most earnest and telling interviews given by this elusive folk poet.
Laurel Canyon, by Michael Walker
Laurel Canyon undoubtably has the reputation for being one of Los Angeles' most bohemian neighborhoods, and Michael Walker is the best man for the job of telling the story of its residents.
Laurel Canyon undoubtably has the reputation for being one of Los Angeles' most bohemian neighborhoods, and Michael Walker is the best man for the job of telling the story of its residents.
The Never-Ending Folk Revival: Rounder Records and the Folk Alliance
The American folk music revival of the mid-20th Century is an interesting topic. There are all sorts of factors that inspired and influenced it, and this book takes an interesting angle—pointing to the influence of Rounder Records and the American Folk Alliance.
The American folk music revival of the mid-20th Century is an interesting topic. There are all sorts of factors that inspired and influenced it, and this book takes an interesting angle—pointing to the influence of Rounder Records and the American Folk Alliance.