On Hawaiian Folk Music

Description

Authors: Crowningburg-Amalu, Samuel and Goodman, Robert B.

Publisher: Island Heritage Limited

Pub Date: 1971

Binding: Hardcover (printed boards)

Condition: Fair.  Binding tight.  No marks.  Spine foot has approx. 3″ split at front edge.  Corners bumped all around.  Spine head worn, starting to chip.  Foxing to last page.  Scuffing to rear board.

Notes: Reprint edition.  First published in Japan in 1971.  2 longish sections, not having much to do with “folk music”, more folklore and memory.  One section on the instruments and the development of Hawaiian folk songs from chants.  Did you know Queen Lili’uokalani wrote “Aloha Oe”?  Includes Glossary and Bibliography