American Negro Songs: 230 Folk Songs and Spirituals, Religious and Secular (Dover Books On Music: Folk Songs) by Work, John W

Dover Publications, 1998. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Dover Publications, Incorporated, 1998. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Bright, tight, no marks noted, shelfwear and light handling to wraps.

Dover Publications, 1998-06-17. Paperback. New.

New York: Dover, 1998. Reprint of 1940 Edition. Paperback. As New. 230 folk songs and spirituals religious and secular. 259 pages; 6 1/2 x 9 1/4

Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, [1998]. Paperback. Very good condition. 259p.

Dover Publications, 1998-06-17. paperback. Used: Good.

Dover Publications, 1998-06-17. paperback. Used:Good.

U.S.A.: Dover Publications Inc., 1998 « From joyous gospel to deeply felt blues, this wonderful collection contains vintage songs sung and played through the years by black Americans at work, in church, and for pure entertainment. Included are spirituals, blues, work songs, and a variety of social and dance songs. This important volume was originally compiled in 1940 by Dr. John W. Work, the noted musicologist affiliated with Fisk University and the celebrated Fisk Jubilee Singers. In it, he discusses the origins and history of black American folk music, the influence of slavery and African cultures, and the lyric significance of such much-loved songs as "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," Steal Away to Jesus," "Lord, I Want to Be a Christian," and "John Henry." These informative notes lead up to the heart of the book: the complete words and music for 230 religious and secular songs, including "Study War No More," "Keep Me from Sinking Down,"… Read More

Dover Pubns, 1998. Paperback. New. 259 pages. 9.25x6.50x0.50 inches.