The Big Red Songbook

by Franklin Rosemont
The Big Red Songbook
  • ISBN-13: 9781629632766
  • Author(s): Franklin Rosemont
  • Subject: Folk & traditional music|folk music
  • Publisher: Pm Press
  • Imprint: Pm Press E Books
  • Publication Date: 16-06-2016
  • Format: Electronic book text

Availability: In stock

£5.99
In 1905, radical labour groups came together to form the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). The union was a huge presence in the labour movement, and wherever they went, they sang. These songs helped to recruit new memebers to the Wobblies' cause. Originally published in pocket size in The Little Red Songbook, these traditional labour songs are now brought together in their entirety, along with additional songs, rare artwork, personal recollections, discographies and more into this all-embracing Big Red Songbook!
About the book

In 1905, radical labour groups came together to form the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). The union was a huge presence in the labour movement, and wherever they went, they sang. These songs helped to recruit new memebers to the Wobblies' cause. Originally published in pocket size in The Little Red Songbook, these traditional labour songs are now brought together in their entirety, along with additional songs, rare artwork, personal recollections, discographies and more into this all-embracing Big Red Songbook!

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