Non-Fiction
In 'Religious Folk-Songs of the Southern Negroes,' Howard Washington Odum provides a comprehensive study of the spiritual and musical traditions of African American communities in the Southern United States. The book features a collection of spirituals, hymns, and other religious songs, along with detailed analyses of their origins, themes, and significance. Odum's writing style is both informative and engaging, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural richness and depth of these musical traditions within the context of the Jim Crow era and the African American experience in the South. While the book serves as a valuable resource for scholars of African American history and musicology, it also appeals to readers interested in the intersection of music, religion, and culture in America. Howard Washington Odum, a pioneering sociologist and folklorist, draws upon his deep appreciation and understanding of African American culture to illuminate the significance of religious folk-songs in the lives of Southern Negroes. His scholarly background and fieldwork experience enable him to provide a nuanced and insightful exploration of the spiritual and musical expressions of these communities. I highly recommend 'Religious Folk-Songs of the Southern Negroes' to anyone seeking a profound and enlightening study of African American religious music and culture.
© 2020 Good Press (Ebook): 4064066099558
Release date
Ebook: 16 March 2020
Non-Fiction
In 'Religious Folk-Songs of the Southern Negroes,' Howard Washington Odum provides a comprehensive study of the spiritual and musical traditions of African American communities in the Southern United States. The book features a collection of spirituals, hymns, and other religious songs, along with detailed analyses of their origins, themes, and significance. Odum's writing style is both informative and engaging, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural richness and depth of these musical traditions within the context of the Jim Crow era and the African American experience in the South. While the book serves as a valuable resource for scholars of African American history and musicology, it also appeals to readers interested in the intersection of music, religion, and culture in America. Howard Washington Odum, a pioneering sociologist and folklorist, draws upon his deep appreciation and understanding of African American culture to illuminate the significance of religious folk-songs in the lives of Southern Negroes. His scholarly background and fieldwork experience enable him to provide a nuanced and insightful exploration of the spiritual and musical expressions of these communities. I highly recommend 'Religious Folk-Songs of the Southern Negroes' to anyone seeking a profound and enlightening study of African American religious music and culture.
© 2020 Good Press (Ebook): 4064066099558
Release date
Ebook: 16 March 2020
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