Alan Lomax
Alan Lomax was an influential American cultural anthropologist, archivist, and musicologist, best known for his extensive field recordings of folk music across the United States and beyond. His work played a crucial role in preserving and promoting traditional music, and he was instrumental in documenting the contributions of various cultural communities. Despite his significant impact on American music history, 'A Complete Unknown' has been criticized for its portrayal of Lomax, highlighting the complexities of artistic representation.
Born on Jan 15, 1915 (110 years old)
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Alan Lomax, one of the most significant figures in modern musical history, is done extremely dirty here.
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