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Spiritual Folk-Songs of Early America
Hardcover
Christian MusicMusic ReferenceWorld Music
ISBN13: 9781023440059
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 612
Weight: 2.26
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Spiritual Folk-Songs of Early America: Two Hundred and Fifty Tunes and Texts With an Introduction and Notes by George Pullen Jackson is a vital collection of early American religious music. This meticulously compiled volume preserves the spiritual folk songs and hymns that resonated throughout the American South and beyond. Explore the rich tapestry of early American folk music through 250 carefully transcribed tunes and texts.
More than just a songbook, this edition provides insightful introductions and notes by George Pullen Jackson, offering historical context and scholarly analysis. Delve into the world of religious music in early America and discover the roots of Christian musical traditions. A valuable resource for those interested in ethnomusicology, music history, and the enduring power of spiritual folk songs. Experience the music that shaped a nation.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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