University of North Carolina Press
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'The Negro and His Songs' is a comprehensive sociological and musicological examination of African American folk songs in the early 20th-century American South. This foundational study explores the rich oral traditions of Black communities, categorizing a vast collection of lyrics into religious spirituals, social songs, and work songs. By analyzing these musical expressions, the work provides deep insights into the cultural, emotional, and social realities of the era.The book serves as an essential record of the poetic and melodic heritage of the South, capturing the raw power and authentic voice of a people through their music. It treats these songs not merely as entertainment, but as vital historical documents that reflect the trials, joys, and resilient spirit of the African American experience. Scholars and readers interested in ethnomusicology, social history, and the evolution of American music will find this study an invaluable resource for understanding the origins and significance of these enduring traditions.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
