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Negro Workaday Songs
Hardcover
Black American StudiesCountry & FolkWorld Music
ISBN13: 9781023580625
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Negro Workaday Songs by Howard W. Odum and Guy B. Johnson offers a compelling glimpse into the rich tradition of African American work songs in the Southern States. This meticulously prepared republication preserves a vital piece of American folklore, documenting the songs and stories that accompanied daily labor.
Explore the powerful connection between African American music and the experience of work, revealing how these songs provided solace, rhythm, and a sense of community in the face of hardship. This collection sheds light on the historical and cultural significance of these often-overlooked expressions of resilience and creativity. Delve into the heart of Southern cultural history and discover the enduring legacy of African American musical traditions through the lens of labor and folklore. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in ethnomusicology, African American studies, and the cultural heritage of the American South.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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