Famous quote by Alan Lomax

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And the thing that I always tried to do with important singers when I met them was to sit down and record everything the
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"And the thing that I always tried to do with important singers when I met them was to sit down and record everything they knew, give them a first real run-through of their art"

- Alan Lomax

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Alan Lomax was a distinguished musicologist and folklorist who dedicated his life to preserving and documenting standard music. In this quote, he is expressing his enthusiasm for maintaining the music of crucial singers. He wished to make sure that their art was documented and preserved for future generations. He believed that the very best way to do this was to take a seat with the vocalists and record everything they understood. This would provide a chance to display their art and ensure that it was not lost. Lomax was passionate about maintaining the music of the past and guaranteeing that it was not forgotten. He wanted to provide the singers a platform to showcase their art and ensure that it was documented for future generations. His dedication to maintaining standard music is an inspiration to us all.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Alan Lomax between January 31, 1915 and July 19, 2002. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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