In 1934, John and Alan Lomax undertook a significant field recording trip to document American Folk Music. They traveled across the United States, collecting songs and stories from various communities, particularly focusing on African American folk traditions. Their work helped preserve a wealth of cultural heritage and contributed to the broader recognition of American folk music, influencing future generations of musicians and ethnomusicologists.
John Lomax - rugby league - was born on 1966-02-02.
Allen Boren was born in 1934.
Allen Carr was born on September 2, 1934, in Putney, London, England, UK.
Johnny Allen - racing driver - was born on 1934-09-17.
John Allen Sterling died in 1918.
Anthony John Allen was born in 1934.
John Lomax died on 1948-01-26.
John Lomax was born on 1867-09-23.
John Tayloe Lomax died in 1862.
John Tayloe Lomax was born in 1781.
John Lomax has written: 'American Ballads & Folk Songs'
John Lomax - rugby league - was born on 1966-02-02.
John Lomax discovered Leadbelly in 1933 at Angola Prison in Louisiana, where Leadbelly was serving time for attempted murder. Lomax was impressed by Leadbelly's musical talent and arranged for his release from prison. Leadbelly then became Lomax's protege and began performing folk songs across the United States.
Allen Linden was born in 1934.
Allen Boren was born in 1934.
Will Allen Dromgoole died in 1934.
He died of cerebral thrombosis at age 80.