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The Negro And His Songs: A Study Of Typical Negro Songs In The South

The Negro And His Songs: A Study Of Typical Negro Songs In The South

Odum, Howard W.
Johnson, Guy B.

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Fiction AnthologiesBlack American StudiesGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1428621776
ISBN13: 9781428621770
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 26 2006
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Negro And His Songs: A Study Of Typical Negro Songs In The South by Howard W. Odum is a comprehensive analysis of the traditional songs of African Americans in the southern United States. Odum examines the origins and meanings of these songs, which were passed down through generations of African Americans and played a significant role in their culture and history. The book includes detailed descriptions of various song types, such as work songs, spirituals, and blues, as well as their social and historical contexts. Odum also provides transcriptions and musical notation for many of the songs, allowing readers to experience the music firsthand. Overall, The Negro And His Songs is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of African Americans in the southern United States, and the role of music in their lives.Landmark Work In African-American Studies And In The Field Of Ethnomusicology, Co-Written By A Major Figure In The Writing Of The History Of The Southern United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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