John Avery Lomax

American folklorist and musicologist

John Avery Lomax was an American folklorist and musicologist who was a prominent figure in the field of American music. He was a collector of folk songs and was known for his work on the blues. Lomax was a professor at the University of Texas and was a close friend of Lottie H. Hargrove. He was a mentor to Hargrove and encouraged her to pursue her passion for poetry and history. Lomax's work has been widely recognize...