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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.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesBlack American StudiesMusic Reference

ISBN10: 1163420395
ISBN13: 9781163420393
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Negro and His Songs: A Study of Typical Negro Songs in the South is a book written by Howard W. Odum that explores the history and cultural significance of traditional African American music in the Southern United States. The book delves into the origins of these songs, their lyrics, and their musical styles, examining how they reflect the experiences and struggles of Black Americans throughout history. Odum's research is based on extensive fieldwork and interviews with Black musicians and community members, providing a unique and authentic perspective on the subject. Through his analysis, Odum sheds light on the important role that music has played in African American culture and the ways in which it has been used to express and resist oppression. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of African American music and its cultural significance in the United States.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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