Alan Lomax

Alan Lomax

Alan Lomax was an American ethnomusicologist and folklorist born in 1915. He is best known for his extensive work with the Library of Congress, where he collected a vast archive of folk music recordings. His efforts preserved numerous traditional American folk songs and introduced artists like Lead Belly and Muddy Waters to wider audiences. Beyond the United States, he documented music from countries such as Spain, Italy, and the Caribbean. Lomax's contributions have been instrumental in preserving cultural heritage and influencing the folk revival of the 20th century.

  • Genres: Опера и вокал, Поп
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English

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