"The essence of folk music is that it is the music of the people, and it reflects the world as the people feel it and know it."
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About Alan Lomax
Alan Lomax was an American ethnomusicologist, folklorist, and musicologist who is best known for his pioneering work in music preservation and documenting traditional music from around the world. He traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean, recording and researching folk music and dance traditions. Lomax's field recordings have had a lasting impact on the preservation and appreciation of traditional music, and he played a significant role in the folk music revival of the mid-20th century.
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