Birthdate: January 31, 1915
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Austin
Died: July 19, 2002
Alan Lomax was an American ethnomusicologist recognized for his field recordings of folk music in the 20th century. He was a musician, folklorist, archivist, writer, scholar, political activist, oral historian, and filmmaker. Lomax played a crucial role in safeguarding folk music traditions in the US and England, contributing to the American and British folk revivals. He amassed a vast collection of songs and interviews, featuring artists such as Robert Johnson, Woody Guthrie, and Lead Belly. Lomax’s efforts centered on advocating for cultural equity and advancing folk music through recordings, concerts, radio shows, and films.
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