Wayfaring Strangers: The Musical Voyage from Scotland and Ulster to Appalachia
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (749 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00P9LHJTU |
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| Number of Pages | : | 488 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A Beautiful Tapestry" according to Thomas H. Newhouse. In this book, the authors weave a tapestry of Appalachian music that is very colorful and very beautiful. This tapestry begins with strands of fiber spun in Scotland and Ireland. During the centuries long voyage across the Atlantic, strands of fiber are added. After becoming Americans, Appalachian residents continued to contribute additional strands of fiber of various colors. The authors. Of Heritage And History Teresa Ramseur This is a wonderful book, about the history and heritage, that can be found in Appalachia. The accompanying CD is also outstanding. I have lived in the foothills of this region and heard most of the songs mentioned in the book, but this has made me see things a bit differently, especially as a collector of this music. It also has me wanting to restart the search to find out more about my . This is a lovely book! This is a lovely book. One side of my family came from Scotland and Ireland, I was part of the folk music revival of the early 1960s, and my wife and I have traveled in much of the geography the book covers. Names were familiar, songs were familiar. In fact, it got us listening to Gaelic radio on the internet! The reason the book didn't get five stars from me was that it seemed to ramble
They brought with them a wealth of traditional ballads and tunes from the British Isles and Ireland, a carrying stream that merged with sounds and songs of English, German, Welsh, African American, French, and Cherokee origin. Enriched by the insights of key contributors to the living tradition on both sides of the Atlantic, this abundantly illustrated volume includes a CD featuring 20 songs by musicians profiled in the book, including Dolly Parton, Dougie MacLean, Cara Dillon, John Doyle, Pete Seeger, Sheila Kay Adams, Jean Ritchie, Doc Watson, David Holt, Anais Mitchell, Al Petteway, and Amy White.. From ancient ballads at the heart of the tradition to instruments that express this dynamic music, Ritchie and Orr chronicle the details of an epic journey. Their enduring legacy of music flows today from Appalachia back to Ireland and Scotland and around the globe. In Wa
She was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2014.Doug Orr is president emeritus of Warren Wilson College, where he founded the Swannanoa Gathering music workshops. . Fiona Ritchie is the founder, producer, and host of National Public Radio's The Thistle & Shamrock
a joy to read from cover to cover, it also rewards just dipping in and out.--fRootsAn enjoyable and informative read for any reader. Excellent for research as well as a pleasure to read for personal enjoyment.--Tennessee LibrariesThere is a foreword by Dolly Parton who, glitz and glam aside, is steeped in Appalachian music--'close to my heart and part of my DNA.' The 20-track CD of performances from artists on either side of the Atlantic which comes with the book opens with Parton joining Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh in a fine rendition of 'Barbara Allen,' a song which, referred to as far back as Samuel Pepys, lilts its winsome way through this whole odyssey.--Jim Gilchrist, Scotland on SundayWill be especially helpful for those with a general interest in American folk, old-time, bluegrass, and country music but who wish to gain a fuller understanding of where