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GUEST,Guest: Alex, Russian folklorist American songs about historic events (41) Folklore: American songs about historic events 20 Mar 08

Dear all,

Here in Russia we use to separate songs devoted/descibing real historic events i.e. wars, battles, peoples disturbances etc. from other folk songs (love, dance, play etc.). We call such songs 'historic'.

Would anyone please say how they do this in America, and is there a chance to look at any online collection(s) of lyrics of such type of American folk songs?

Any guidance is much appreciated.

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