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The Lost Folk: From the Forgotten Past to the Emerging Future of Folk

by Lally MacBeth

MacBeth traces the forgotten roots and emerging futures of British folk traditions, examining customs, music, and culture with scholarly depth and lyrical prose. A thoughtful excavation of what folk means—past, present, and future—blending history, personal reflection, and cultural analysis. Both celebration and critique of a living tradition.

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