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Hermes Nye
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Hermes Nye (February 11, 1908 – January 1, 1981) was an American folksinger and attorney. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Nye later settled in Dallas, Texas, where he became known for his involvement in American folk music as well as his work as a practicing attorney. In addition to his legal career, Nye was a folksinger, folklorist, novelist, and local activist. During the 1960s folk music revival, he authored a guide to folk songs titled How to be a Folksinger; How to Sing and Present Folksongs; or, The Folksinger’s Guide; or, Eggs I Have Laid. Nye's contributions played a role in the preservation and dissemination of American folk music traditions. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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Early English Ballads from the Percy and Child Collections (Ballads Reliques)
Texas Folk Songs with Hermes Nye and Guitar
Ballads of the Civil War
Soldier Songs
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Songs of the Civil War
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Anglo-American Ballads
Ballads Reliques: Early English Ballads
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Cowboy Songs On Folkways
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Classic American Ballads from Smithsonian Folkways
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Toward World Understanding with Song
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Texas Folk Songs
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The Glory of Negro History