Dawn Songs

Focusing on unique musical traditions, the collection explores three distinct essays. The first examines Derek Bailey's influence from 1970, while the second delves into the 'Mass Lyric,' a choral tradition performed in Sheffield Moorlands pubs during Christmas. The centerpiece, 'Dawn Songs,' investigates a lesser-known lamentational genre of Transylvanian village music, highlighting musical practices that remain largely unfamiliar to outsiders. This book offers a deep dive into these niche yet rich musical cultures.