Folk

Folk music is music of culturally homogeneous people without formal training, generally according to regional customs, and continued by oral traditions.

Giglio, Virginia. Southern Cheyenne Women's Songs. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1994.

An ethnomusicological study of Oklahoma Cheyenne women's musical tradition with a description of Cheyenne culture and history, analysis of musical figures, song transcriptions and translations, cassette tape index, and a basic glossary of the Cheyenne language. Music -- CALL NUMBER: 782.42162 G459, S727, 1994

Koskoff, Ellen,ed. Women and Music in Cross-Cultural Perspective. New York: Greenwood Press, 1987.

A geographic essay presentation with a focus on women's cultural identity and musical activity. Spans women's musical role in an ancient and modern Greek village to female vocalists in the history of Java, Indonesia. Koskoff's aim is to chronicle a history of women's folk traditions. Music -- CALL NUMBER: 780.88042 W872, 1987

Ledford, Lily May. Coon Creek Girl. Berea, KY: College Appalachian Center, 1991.

This is a new edition of the autobiography which was published while Ledford was Folk Artist in Residency at Berea College. There she held banjo, fiddle, and singing workshops. A chronicle of her journey from her southern Appalachian home through radio and the recording industry in the 20's to her travels in the U.S. and Canada, and her tenure in Berea. Music -- CALL NUMBER: 781.642092 L473, C775, 1991

Marshall, Kimberly, ed. Rediscovering the Muses : Women's Musical Traditions. Boston, MS: Northeastern University Press, 1993.

An illustrated history of folk music beginning with Australian Aboriginal women to women in Biblical Israel, Pharonic Egypt, Sappho, Nuns and the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and, finally, a new look at Francesca Caccini, singer, teacher, and composer in 17th century Italy. Music -- CALL NUMBER: 780.82 R317, 1993

Rosie the Riveter Reunion Souvenir Songbook. Oakland, CA: Jobs for Older Women Action Project, 1974.

7 songs written to "honor the "Rosie the Riveters", "Tillie the Truck drivers", and "Winnie the Welders" who did "man's work" when their country needed them". With titles like "Don't Shut Us Out", "AC-CENT-TCHU-ATE the Positive", and "I am Woman". Special Collections Library -- CALL NUMBER: E Pam q#1111

Alloy, Evelyn and Martha Rogers. Working Women's Music : The Songs and Struggles of Women in the Cotton Mills, Textile Plants, and Needle Trades, complete with music. Somerville, MS: New England Free Press, 1976.

Printed music and lyrics about women's experiences of employment in the trades. With an extensive "footnotes/bibliography" and illustrations. Music and Lilly -- CALL NUMBER: 784.683314 W926, 1976