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Negro folk music, U.S.A

by Harold Courlander

African americans, musicFolk music, history and criticismFolk songs, englishAfrican AmericansMusicHistory and criticismFolk musicEnglish Folk songs

Discusses the essence and development of various forms of Negro folk music, both vocal and instrumental, including ballads, blues, spirituals, worksongs, Louisiana Creole songs, cries, dances, and game songs. Includes words and music for forty-three songs, and discographies.

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Book data: Open Library