Southern Mountain Folksongs (American Folklore Series)

The Appalachians and the Ozarks may have more in common with each other than with all the flat land between them, and one of the best things they share is a rich folksong tradition. The mountain folk of the South cherish and preserve the songs, one generation at a time. Here are 36 of the best, some familiar and some not, including lyrics, melodies, and historical notes.