University of North Carolina Press - Country Music Sources Book

Explore a massive collection of musical history with Country Music Sources: A Biblio-discography of Commercially Recorded Traditional Music. Published by the University of North Carolina Press, this volume serves as an essential reference for researchers and enthusiasts of folk and country music. It contains detailed information on approximately 14,500 recordings covering 3,500 old-time songs recorded between 1921 and 1942. This book provides a deep look into the roots of American music. Each entry offers a full citation, including the recording date, location, artist details, and title credits. For those studying song origins, the text traces many songs back to their original composers, lyricists, or major folksong collections. The content is organized into clear categories such as ballads, religious songs, popular songs, and instrumentals, making it easy to navigate. This work is the result of 35 years of dedicated research in both public and private recording collections, offering unparalleled depth for anyone studying bluegrass and traditional music styles.