Juneteenth Texas

Book Overview

Juneteenth Texas explores African-American folkways and traditions from both African-American and white perspectives. Included are descriptions and classifications of different aspects of African-American folk culture in Texas; explorations of songs and stories and specific performers such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Manse Lipscomb, and Bongo Joe; and a section giving resources for the further study of African Americans in Texas. "[T]he editors have contributed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574412833
• ISBN13: 9781574412833
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: University of North Texas Press
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"