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On the Trail of Americana Music - by Ralph Brookfield (Paperback)

On the Trail of Americana Music - by  Ralph Brookfield (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In this thorough exploration of the history and spread of Americana Music around the world, Ralph Brookfield goes beyond the headlines to uncover what drives singer songwriters to go to Nashville, play in small clubs and create their music against the increasingly difficult backdrop of Covid-19, dwindling recording revenues and fragmentation of the music industry. With so many music venues closed and incomes reduced, musicians speak of their hopes and fears for the future of the industry in challenging times.<p/> <p>Extracts from interviews with: Emily Barker, Yola, Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers, Dave Cobb, Paul Kelly, Lindi Ortega, Wildwood Kin and many more.<p/>--Publisher "Publisher website"<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Book Review: Ralph Brookfield "On the Trail of Americana Music" - Americana UK (americana-uk.com)<br><br>"This book is the story of the richest tapestry of music ever found in one country... So join in with the author on this journey of discovery, from coast to coast, from around the world, this wonderful music... this is Americana!"--Pete Clack "Blues in Britain Magazine"<br><br>A deep, inquisitive dive into the Americana story so far. In the best possible way, Ralph Brookfield's roots are showing.--Paul Sexton, music writer, broadcaster "email"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ralph Brookfield trained as a molecular physicist, worked as a copy editor, software engineer, and freelance writer, ran his own software business, then became an award-winning director of technology in the digital television industry. Since 2012, he has pursued his passions as a tutor, writer, and amateur musician. He is married, has two grown-up children, and is a founder member of the infamous Hanwell Ukulele Group in West London.

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