Singing in the Spirit

by Ray Allen

Book Overview

Draws on field recordings and interviews with dozens of local New York singers to tell the story of sacred quartet singing in New York City's African-American church community, tracing its evolution and its role in worship and culture.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812230507
• ISBN13: 9780812230505
• Release Date: November 1991
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary