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The Books Of American Negro Spirituals

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A treasured collection of sheet music and commentary on the greatest spirituals of all time.. In two elegant and masterly prefaces, James Weldon Johnson discusses the origin and history of more than 120 of the most significant spirituals known. Favorites like "Swing Low Sweet Chariot," "Deep River," and "Go Down, Moses" are arranged for voice and piano by his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, and considered within their African tradition.

Author Biography:

James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) is recognized alongside W. E. B. Du Bois and Booker T . Washington as one of the most respected interpre ters of the black experience. Composer J. Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954) was an authority on Negro spirituals.
Release date Australia
December 18th, 2002
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
384
Dimensions
178x253x20
ISBN-13
9780306812026
Product ID
9192044

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