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Slave songs of the United States, Paperback / softback Book

Slave songs of the United States Paperback / softback

Edited by William Francis Allen

Part of the African Music series

Paperback / softback

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Originally published in 1867 and reprinted in a more modern edition, this book of Slave Songs of 136 songs is, indeed, a tribute to the musical heritage of African-Americans. The collection is divided into four sections:
I. Southeastern Slave States,
II. Northern Seaboard Slave States,
III. Inland Slave States,
IV. Slave Songs of the United States.
Among them are: Roll, Jordan, Roll; Jehovah, Hallelujah; I hear from Heaven to-day; Michael, row the boat ashore; Turn sinner, turn O; Nobody knows the trouble I've had; No Man can hinder me; Heave away; Charleston Gals; I'm gwine to Alabamy; I want to die like-a Lazarus die; Belle Layotte; On to Glory Jacob's Ladder; My Father, how long?; Musieu Bainjo; Lean on the Lord's side; God got plenty o' room.
Many of the songs were collected from people who had been slaves until very recently. The editors also include directions for singing, along with a commentary on each song's history, its possible variations. The introduction is superbly revealing, both for the respect the compilers show African-American music and the attitudes they were struggling against.

This book, "Slave songs of the United States", by William Francis Allen, Charles Pickard Ware, Lucy McKim Garrison, is a replication of a book originally published before 1867. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.

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