Alan Lomax Archives.(Resources)

From: Sing Out! | Date: September 22, 2003 | Copyright information

The Alan Lomax Archives has announced the launch of their Alan Lomax: Popular Songbook series. featuring original versions of songs from the archives that have gone on to become popular standards. The first two collections are Volumes 1 and 2 of Alan Lomax: Blues Songbook and are available through Rounder Records' Alan Lomax Collection. Volume I will be released August 26th, and Vo...

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