America Over the Water

In America Over the Water, renowned English folksinger Shirley Collins recounts her year as an assistant to legendary folklorist Alan Lomax, traveling through various southern U.S. states to uncover and record traditional American music. The memoir offers a personal perspective on her relationship with Lomax and captures a country on the cusp of the civil rights movement, exploring the roots of blues and folk music. This definitive edition features a new introduction by Collins, providing fresh insights into their groundbreaking journey.