Nanci Griffith's Other Voices: A Personal History of Folk Music

by Joe Jackson, Nanci Griffith, Joe Griffith, Nanci; Jackson

Nanci Griffith's distinct blend of pop, rockabilly, and folk has made her one of the most respected, popular, and loved singer-songwriters working today. Having released fourteen of her own critically acclaimed albums as well as recording countless guest appearances on other artists' albums and contributing to film scores, Nanci creates music that has taken root all over the world--her melodies and lyrics resonating wherever they are heard. The Grammy...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0609803077
• ISBN13: 9780609803073
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great information and fun to read!

Nanci Griffith gives the reader a great look into her life in music. She also provides a look into the lives of those who influenced her while becoming a well known singer/songwriter. If you are interested in Nanci Griffith, you will enjoy reading her book.

If you're reading this, you probably don't need to.

Nanci Griffith is something of a buried treasure. Those who have discovered her music wonder how they ever got along without it, and through this book Nanci tells the stories of the music she discovered through the years, discoveries that made her what she is today. The book's primary focus is a song-by-song discussion of her album "Other Voices 2", but the earlier (and better) "Other Voices, Other Rooms" gets a similar treatment. Given the absence of popular material that discusses folk music's history generally, this book, like Nanci herself, is a great find. But you probably already know that....

"Nancy with Friends" - relaxing and repeatable, thumbup!

I first discovered Nancy while living in remote Beaumont, TX, USA. the air was polluted, the three points of life considted of work, church, family. Being single, working for Mobil (uncaring company) I had only one pillar of life - Church.To fill in the other points: I choose Nancy & her music. Life has been grand ever since.This album continues the long line of excellent song writing and great voice. I encourage everyone to listen to the words and float on the music."Thanks Nancy" FMJ

Folk Music Lives!

For those of us who hung out in coffeehouses in the 60's and 70's, this books brings us back together. It is wonderful to know that some of my folk heroes live on through Nanci Griffith's ambitious project. She has gathered some of the finest musicians/songwriters and this book speaks for them and from them. It is a great companion to the two CD's and a wealth of insights on why Nanci chose the particular songs. For me, it was also a good way to become better acquainted with this woman of artistry and vision. Enjoy, folk lovers!