Social and Economic studies The Music Of Our Burnished Axes
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 13
9781894725408
Category
Music
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Publisher
Volume
80
Pages
465
Subject
Folk songs English, History and critisim, Loggers
Series Name
Abstract
Based on in-depth research, this is the first study and comprehensive collection of the repertoire of songs, recitations,
and poems written about 20th century woods work in Atlantic Canada. It provides an analysis of the significance of
this aspect of the expressive culture of woods workers as both grassroots social history texts and creative and
musical contributions. The book includes: a history of woods work and exploration of the place of song and story in
logging camps; full song lyrics with accompanying discussion notes; musical transcriptions and an analysis of the
musical tradition; a selection of first person narratives; archival photos; and a glossary.
and poems written about 20th century woods work in Atlantic Canada. It provides an analysis of the significance of
this aspect of the expressive culture of woods workers as both grassroots social history texts and creative and
musical contributions. The book includes: a history of woods work and exploration of the place of song and story in
logging camps; full song lyrics with accompanying discussion notes; musical transcriptions and an analysis of the
musical tradition; a selection of first person narratives; archival photos; and a glossary.
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1
