American Negro Songs And Spirituals: A Comprehensive Collection Of 250 Songs, Religious And Secular

by John W. Work

Book Overview

""American Negro Songs and Spirituals"" is an extensive collection of 250 songs that includes both religious and secular pieces. The book is compiled by John W. Work, a renowned African-American musicologist, and features a wide range of traditional songs that were sung by slaves and their descendants in the United States. The collection includes spirituals, work songs, blues, ballads, and other types of music that reflect the rich cultural heritage...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163189871
• ISBN13: 9781163189870
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"