University of Illinois Press

Kartomi's book reaffirms the value of classic ethnomusicological research. . . . Highly recommended — Choice More…

Staging Tradition adds valuable insights into the sometimes contentious relationship between folk music presenters, performers, and audiences — Sing Out! More…

Keeps an even balance between respect for the topic and friendliness toward the reader. Essential for all public, academic, and tribal library collections — Choice More…

The Bluegrass Reader successfully manages to appeal to both the bluegrass insider and the newcomer to the genre, and in the process has given well-deserved new life to some masterful bits of... — Bluegrass Unlimited More…

This biography is at its best in evoking what it must have felt like to be Peggy Seeger, developing a political, feminist, consciousness while realizing her own loving and artistic self within... — Choice More…

With fresh insight and a great sprinkling of anecdotal details, this is a fabulous addition to the canon, enhanced by portraits of the musicians from illustrator Greve. It would be impossible... — Library Journal More…