Record #:

27454

Author(s):

Seessel, Adam

Abstract:

Alice Gerrard, a Durham area folk musician, is recognized for her contribution to the arts in the Triangle Area. Gerrard, is the publisher and editor of a national magazine devoted to old-time music called The Old-Time Herald. Gerrard’s life and career are examined and she is praised for her work and musical abilities. Gerrard is best known for her folk songs written from the feminist perspective detailing the everyday life of women.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 19, May 9-15 1990, p7, 12

Subject(s):

Gerrard, Alice; Folk musicians; Publishers and publishing--Winston-Salem