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The Books Of American Negro Spirituals
J. Rosamond Johnson
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Description for The Books Of American Negro Spirituals
Paperback. In two elegant and masterly prefaces, James Weldon Johnson discusses the origin and history of more than 120 of the most significant spirituals known. Favorites 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. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGD; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 179 x 26. Weight in Grams: 722.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Hachette Books
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780306812026
SKU
V9780306812026
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About J. Rosamond Johnson
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.
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