Organ Scores & Books
In Their Own Words: Slave Life and the Power of Spirituals
- Item Number
- 120
- Estimated Value
- 28 USD
- Sold
- 30 USD to gl092c029
- Number of Bids
- 4 - Bid History
Item Description
This groundbreaking study of slavery and spirituals is the first to place the unique voices of an enslaved people squarely within the context of their daily lives. Dr. Guenther's deeply researched account weaves a succinct history of Americas original sin into an examination of the role of singing and religion in slave life and directly correlates slave testimoniesin their own wordsto the themes of Spirituals. In addition to surveying the musical styles, performance practices, and melodic and rhythmic characteristics of spirituals, In Their Own Words includes a biblical concordance to 100 of the spirituals most frequently sung. Paperback.
Item Special Note
Autographed by the author.
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