Description:
The first collection of the music and writings of the woodworkers of Newfoundland and Labrador creates a portrait of a culture.
Brief description:
Ursula A. Kelly is a John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. Her research is interdisciplinary and within the areas of cultural studies and critical education.
Review Quotes:
"The Music of Our Burnished Axes...offers a way into understanding the interactions between music-making and labor among North American woods workers. It additionally provides a brand-new reference source for those looking to put into sonic context the lives and work of members of this community."