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American Negro Songs (230)

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Vintage songs of black Americans, from gospel to blues.

American Negro Songs is a great read for individuals interested in black American folk music. The book is a comprehensive sourcebook of black American folk music that contains vintage songs, including spirituals, blues, work songs, and a variety of social and dance songs. The book also includes informative notes regarding the origins and history of black American folk music, the influence of slavery and African cultures, and the lyric significance of classic folk songs such as Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and Rock of Ages. Users who want to learn and enjoy classic black American folk music should definitely give this book a read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

American Negro Songs (230)

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ISBN: 9780486402710

Description

From joyous gospel to deeply felt blues, this wonderful collection contains vintage songs sung and played through the years by black Americans -- at work, in church, and for pure entertainment. Included are spirituals, blues, work songs, and a variety of social and dance songs.
This important volume was originally compiled in 1940 by Dr. John W. Work, the noted musicologist affiliated with Fisk University and the celebrated Fisk Jubilee Singers. In it, he discusses the origins and history of black American folk music, the influence of slavery and African cultures, and the lyric significance of such much-loved songs as Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Steal Away to Jesus, Lord, I Want to Be a Christian, and John Henry. These informative notes lead up to the heart of the book: the complete words and music for 230 religious and secular songs, including Study War No More, Keep Me from Sinking Down, You May Bury Me in the East, Rock of Ages, Go Tell It on the Mountain, and many others.
This is an indispensable treasury of music for singers, musicians and all readers seeking a comprehensive sourcebook of black American folk music. It will be equally welcomed at parties, family get-togethers, sing-alongs, church events, and other gatherings where people want to play and sing these classic folk songs that are an integral part of American musical history.


Author: John W. Work
Format: Book
Number of Pages: 259
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Publication Date: 17 Jun 1998
 

Vintage songs of black Americans, from gospel to blues.

American Negro Songs is a great read for individuals interested in black American folk music. The book is a comprehensive sourcebook of black American folk music that contains vintage songs, including spirituals, blues, work songs, and a variety of social and dance songs. The book also includes informative notes regarding the origins and history of black American folk music, the influence of slavery and African cultures, and the lyric significance of classic folk songs such as Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and Rock of Ages. Users who want to learn and enjoy classic black American folk music should definitely give this book a read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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