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John Lomax

American musicologist and folklorist (1867–1948)

  • Fame49.7
  • Momentum0.1
  • Wikipedia3K
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Lived 1867–1948, aged 81United States
United StatesUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
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    13 languages
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  • Era
    1867–1948
    Aged 81
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Updated 2026-08-17

John Avery Lomax 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.

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49.7
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Momentum0.1
Historical13.2
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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