Afro-American Folk Songs: A Study In Racial And National Music - Hardcover

by Henry Edward Krehbiel (Author)

Afro-American Folk Songs: A Study In Racial And National Music is a book written by Henry Edward Krehbiel that explores the history and significance of African American folk songs. The book delves into the origins of these songs, tracing their roots back to the African continent and the slave trade. Krehbiel also examines the cultural and social context in which these songs were created and performed, highlighting the ways in which they served as a means of communication, expression, and resistance for African Americans throughout history.The book includes a comprehensive collection of African American folk songs, along with detailed analysis and commentary on each one. Krehbiel provides musical notation and lyrics for each song, as well as historical and cultural background information. Through his analysis, Krehbiel demonstrates the unique musical qualities of African American folk songs, such as their use of call-and-response, improvisation, and syncopation.Overall, Afro-American Folk Songs: A Study In Racial And National Music is an important work that sheds light on the rich cultural heritage of African American music. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American music, African American culture, or the intersection of race and music in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.