A Family Heritage: The Story and Songs of LaRena ClarkNew folk music and folk-song materials in this comprehensive study are particularly important for singers, folk music enthusiasts, ethnomusicologists, comparative and cultural studies scholars, and those interested in Canadian culture. LaRena Clark was a great singer and knew many fine songs. Her wide repertoire covers almost the complete range of types and topics of traditional Anglo-Canadian songs. Comparison with other collections in Canada, the United States, the British Isles, and Australia indicate just how unique and far-reaching it was. Clark's background and her varied ancestry shaped her repertoire. The account of her parents' activities gives a vivid picture of folk life in rural Ontario during the early years of this century. She knew some Canadian songs previously unreported, and she wrote songs with a strong Canadian flavour. Musically, Clark's songs are a microcosm of practices characteristic of British folk music throughout the English-speaking world. Particularly noteworthy is her constant reworking of traditional materials, procedures, forms, and individual tunes. |
Contents
General Aspects of LaRenas Singing by Jay Rahn | 5 |
LaRenas Songs and Records | 11 |
The Songs | 19 |
SONGS OF False Love | 83 |
RETURNED LOVER BALLADS | 115 |
THE BURNS CONNECTION | 129 |
Bridget from Washago | 222 |
LUMBERING SONGS | 229 |
LARENAS COMPOSITIONS | 245 |
LaRenas Place in Musical Tradition | 259 |
Summing Up | 265 |
The Golden Vanity | 269 |
Copyright | |
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A Family Heritage: The Story and Songs of LaRena Clark Edith Fowke,Jay Rahn,LaRena LeBarr Clark Limited preview - 1994 |
A Family Heritage: The Story and Songs of LaRena Clark Edith Fowke,Jay Rahn,LaRena LeBarr Clark No preview available - 1994 |