Work and Sing: A History of Occupational and Labor Union Songs in the United States

by Ronald D. Cohen

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In this wide-ranging and accessible survey of American labor songs, Ronald D. Cohen chronicles the history behind the work songs of cowboys, sailors, hoboes, and others, as well as the singing culture of groups ranging from the Industrial Workers of the World to Pete Seeger's "People's Songs." He discusses protest songs, the links between labor songs and the Left, the importance of labor song leaders such as Joe Glazer, labor musicals and songsters,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0974412481

ISBN13:9780974412481

Release Date:June 2010

Publisher:Carquinez Press

Length:208 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Grade Range:Grade 11 to Postsecondary

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Arts, Music & Photography Music Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences

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