hierarchical-aestheticism: download here English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians, Vol 1&nb

hierarchical-aestheticism:download here English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians, Vol 1 by Cecil J Sharp, Maud KarpelesThe introduction (written in 1917) has some gems:“Although uneducated, in the sense in which that term is usually understood, they possess that elemental wisdom, abundant knowledge and intuitive understanding which those only who live in constant touch with Nature and face to face with reality seem to be able to acquire.”“That the illiterate may nevertheless reach a high level of culture will surprise those only who imagine that education and cultivation are convertible terms.”“The history of man is the history of his efforts to express himself, and the degree to which he has at any given moment succeeded in doing this is the measure of the civilization to which he has attained.”“For, if education is to be cultural and not merely utilitarian, if its aim is to produce men and women capable, not only of earning a living, but of holding a dignified and worthy position upon an equality with the most cultivated of their generation, it will be necessary to pay at least as much attention to the training and development of the emotional, spiritual and imaginative faculties as to those of the intellect. ”Interesting read for history buffs, musicians, folk musicians, etc. The music and lyrics make up the bulk of the text. -- source link

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