American Folk Music and Musicians Series

Series Editor(s): Ronald D. Cohen

In common usage as opposed to scholarly definitions, the meaning of folk music has been broadening throughout the twentieth century, especially since the advent of nonfolk urban musicians since the 1920s. This series attempts to publish books that cover a broad spectrum of folk styles and interests in North America, focusing on the 20th century, highlighting the diversity of possibilities. So far books have dealt with the history of folk instruments—both the Appalachian dulcimer and hammered dulcimer—the connection between left-wing politics and folk music—the autobiography of Earl Robinson and Richard Reuss's seminal history of folk music and left-wing politics—the eclectic musical sources and styles of Ry Cooder, Taj Mahal, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Paul Clayton, and Bob Dylan, and the history of folk music festivals in the United States.

The American Folk Music and Musicians Series is interested in securing additional book manuscripts that explore the varied aspects of a broad definition of folk music, which includes the blues, traditional country, ethnic, bluegrass, singer-songwriters, record companies, various venues and styles, and much more. Inquiries should be addressed to:

Ronald D. Cohen

rcohen@iun.edu

219-938-0661