The Books of American Negro Spirituals

Informationen zum Autor James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) is recognized alongside W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington as one of the most respected interpreters of the black experience. Composer J. Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954) was an authority on Negro spirituals. Klappentext A treasured collection of sheet music and commentary on the greatest spirituals of all time. Zusammenfassung In two elegant and masterly prefaces, James Weldon Johnson discusses the origin and history of more than 120 of the most significant spirituals known. favourites 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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: James Weldon Johnson Johnson, James Weldon Johnson, J. Rosamond Johnson, James Johnson, Johnson J. Rosamond
• Editore: Dacapo
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 27.11.2002
• Categoria: Saggistica; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Musica > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie
• EAN: 9780306812026
• ISBN: 978-0-306-81202-6
• Dimensioni (della confezione): 18 x 25.6 x 2 cm
• Categorie: Ethnic Studies, MUSIC / Religious / General, Black & Asian Studies, Sacred and religious music, Sacred & Religious Music, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General