Most often associated with modern artists such as Bob Dylan; Elton John; Don McLean; Neil Diamond; and Carole King; the singer-songwriter tradition in fact has a long and complex history dating back to the medieval troubadour and earlier. This Companion explains the historical contexts; musical analyses; and theoretical frameworks of the singer-songwriter tradition. Divided into five parts; the book explores the tradition in the context of issues including authenticity; gender; queer studies; musical analysis; and performance. The contributors reveal how the tradition has been expressed around the world and throughout its history to the present day. Essential reading for enthusiasts; practitioners; students; and scholars; this book features case studies of a wide range of both well and lesser-known singer-songwriters; from Thomas dUrfey through to Carole King and Kanye West.
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