Transforming Tradition - Folk Music Revivals Examined

Edited by Neil Rosenberg; offers the first serious look at the "folk revival", from its origins in the 50's and 60's to the "named-system" revivals of the 70's to the present day. Many aspects of this wide topic are addressed, including the stereotypes of folksingers, the subject of authenticity, in-group values, the "new aesthetic", outsider roles, etc. 340 pages.