American Negro Songs: 230 Folk Songs and Spirituals, Religious and Secular Review

American Negro Songs: 230 Folk Songs and Spirituals, Religious and Secular [Paperback]
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Memories of songs I've heard, yet did not know the words.History is a wonderful thing. Enjoyed the "foot stomping" songs.As a city youngster visiting the south in the early 40's, in the old church camp meetings, some of these songs were sang.They bring back memories of good times in my youth.

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Tracing the African influences of songs sung and played by black Americans at work, in church, and as entertainment, this historical and critical survey discusses the lyric significance of such songs as "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Steal Away to Jesus," "John Henry," and others. In addition, the words and music for 230 songs appear, 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 more. Bibliography. Index of Song Titles.


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