Hear My Sad Story: The True Tales That Inspired "Stagolee", "John Henry", and Other Traditional American Folk Songs by Richard Polenberg

Hear My Sad Story: The True Tales That Inspired "Stagolee", "John Henry", and Other Traditional American Folk Songs

Narrated byJames Killavey
Length10h07m
Release dateApril 5, 2016
LanguageEnglish
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AuthorRichard Polenberg
NarratorJames Killavey
Runtime10h07m
PublishedApril 5, 2016
Rating★★★★ 4.3 / 5 (2 ratings)
CategoriesArts & Entertainment, Music, History, Americas, United States, Politics & Social Sciences, Social Sciences
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

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Richard Polenberg describes the historical events that led to the writing of many famous American folk songs that served as touchstones for generations of American musicians....

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