Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads

Alan Lomax was a musicologist and folklorist who dedicated his life to preserving traditional music from around the world. His collection "Hard-Hitting Songs for Hard-Hit People" showcases his work documenting American folk music. Lomax's efforts helped bring many forgotten artists and musical styles to wider attention.

John Avery Lomax (1867-1948) was an American teacher, a scholar, and a folklorist who made important contributions to the preservation of American folk music. He is best known for his collection "Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads," which helped bring traditional Western music to a wider audience. His work focused on documenting and sharing the oral traditions of the American West.