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Negro spirituals were profoundly influenced both by the African origins of the singers and by the nature of slavery itself. Music permeated every part of African culture from birth to death, and continued to have a powerful, healing role among the people brought to America against their will. The influence of African music on spirituals can be seen in the many elements they have in common, as well as in a diversity that reflects individual tribal influences. Of these songs, famed scholar and collector Natalie Curtis-Burlin wrote, “The Negro spirituals rank with the great folk-music of the world, and are among the loveliest of chanted prayers.”
This anthology features complete lyrics to 178 of the best-loved spirituals, including such lasting favorites as “Balm in Gilead,” “Deep River,” “Down by the Riverside,” Ezekiel Saw the Wheel,” “Gonna Shout All Over God’s Heaven,” “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand,” “Roll, Jordan, Roll,” “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child,” “Steal Away to Jesus,” “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” “This Train,” “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder,” “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?” and many more. An excellent source of familiar song lyrics ideal for sing-alongs, community programs, church functions, and other events, this handsome collection will provide readers and singers alike with hours of pleasure.
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Negro Folk Music U.S.A.
One of the first and finest studies of African American folk music, this thorough volume offers a perceptive history and analysis of spirituals, ballads, blues, jazz, and other genres. Includes versions of over 40 folk songs, including “Wake Up Jonah,” “Rock Chariot,” “Wonder Where Is My Brother Gone,” and many others.(0486836495)
Roland Hayes: My Favorite Spirituals
Musical arrangements for 30 well-known tunes by noted African-American tenor include Deep River, Dry Bones, Were You There? and more. Perceptively written introduction to each song includes background history (0486417018)
Best-Loved Negro Spirituals
This anthology features complete lyrics to 178 of the best-loved spirituals, including such lasting favorites as “Balm in Gilead,” “Deep River,” “Down by the Riverside,” Ezekiel Saw the Wheel,” “Gonna Shout All Over God’s Heaven,” “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand,” “Roll, Jordan, Roll,” “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child,” “Steal Away to Jesus,” “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” “This Train,” “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder,” “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?” and many more. (0486416771)
American Negro Songs
Authoritative study traces the African influences and lyric significance of such songs as Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and John Henry, and gives words and music for 230 songs. Bibliography. Index of Song Titles (0486402711)
Slave Songs Of The United States
This 1867 landmark book was the first systematic effort to collect and preserve songs sung by plantation slaves. Most of the 130 songs, geographically arranged, were recorded directly from the singers themselves (0486285731)
Publisher : Dover Publications (December 8, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 99 pages
ISBN-10 : 0486416771
ISBN-13 : 978-0486416779
Item Weight : 5.6 ounces
Dimensions : 5.44 x 0.34 x 8.6 inches
