Czech songs in Texas /

"An annotated songbook and music history of 61 songs that have remained popular for generations in the Texas Czech ethnic community. Each song has Czech lyrics, side-by-side English translations, music notation, and an analysis exploring the European roots, American evolution, lyric meaning and...

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Main Authors: Barton, Frances A., 1946- (Author), Novak, John K. (Author)
Other Authors: Leary, James P., 1950- (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, 2021.
Series:American popular music series ; v. 7.
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Summary:"An annotated songbook and music history of 61 songs that have remained popular for generations in the Texas Czech ethnic community. Each song has Czech lyrics, side-by-side English translations, music notation, and an analysis exploring the European roots, American evolution, lyric meaning and significance, and notable performances and recordings"--
Item Description:"Czech Songs in Texas includes sixty-one songs, mostly polkas and waltzes"--Page 4 of cover.
Physical Description:xvi, 240 pages : illustrations, music ; 29 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780806168876
0806168870