Negro Folk Music U.S.A.

by Harold Courlander

Book Overview

This thorough, well-researched exploration of the origins and development of a rich and varied African American musical tradition features authentic versions of over 40 folk songs. These include such time-honored selections as "Wake Up Jonah," "Rock Chariot," "Wonder Where Is My Brother Gone," "Traveling Shoes," "It's Getting Late in the Evening," "Dark Was the Night," "I'm Crossing Jordan River," "Russia, Let That Moon Alone," "Long John," "Rosie,"...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486836495
• ISBN13: 9780486836492
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"