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Lomax John A.John Lomax John Lomax American musicologist and folklorist (1867–1948) For other people named John Lomax, see John Lomax (disambiguation). John Avery Lomax (September 23, 1867 – January 26, 1948)[1] was an American teacher, a pioneering musicologist, and a folklorist who did much for the preservation of American folk music. He was the father of Alan Lomax, John Lomax Jr. and Bess Lomax Hawes, also distinguished collectors of folk music. Quick facts Born, Died ... John Lomax Lomax (left) shaking hands with musician "Uncle" Rich Brown in 1940 Born John Avery Lomax (1867-09-23)September 23, 1867 Goodman, Mississippi, U.S. Died January 26, 1948(1948-01-26) (aged 80) Greenville, Mississippi, U.S. Occupations Musicologist folklorist archivist Close Early life The Lomax family originally came from England… (Source: Wikipedia)
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