John Lomax
Musicologist and folklorist, Songs of Labor
Born
September 23rd, 1867
157 years ago
Died
1948
77 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A prominent musicologist and folklorist, contributed significantly to the preservation and dissemination of American folk music. Known for extensive fieldwork collecting traditional songs from various regions, especially in the South and West. Played a key role in founding the Archive of Folk Song at the Library of Congress. Authored several important publications on American folk music, including the influential book 'American Ballads and Folk Songs'. Advocated for the recognition of folk music as a legitimate art form.
Collected and recorded folk songs across America
Founded the Archive of Folk Song at the Library of Congress
Authored 'American Ballads and Folk Songs'
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