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African American Heritage Hymnal
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Description for African American Heritage Hymnal
Hardcover. Editor(s): Carpenter, Delores Bird; Williams, Nolan E. Num Pages: 1104 pages. BIC Classification: HRA; HRCL2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1100.
Eight years of inspired work by a committee of more than 30 musicians and pastors, all leaders in African American worship and gospel music, have resulted in this compendium representing the common repertoire of African American churches across the United States. For the first time in an African American hymnal, traditional hymns and songs are notated to reflect performance practices found in the oral tradition of the black church in America. At a time when such traditions are falling victim to modern technology, this book strives to preserve this rich heritage for future generations. Presented are litanies for “Fifty-Two Sundays ... Read more
Eight years of inspired work by a committee of more than 30 musicians and pastors, all leaders in African American worship and gospel music, have resulted in this compendium representing the common repertoire of African American churches across the United States. For the first time in an African American hymnal, traditional hymns and songs are notated to reflect performance practices found in the oral tradition of the black church in America. At a time when such traditions are falling victim to modern technology, this book strives to preserve this rich heritage for future generations. Presented are litanies for “Fifty-Two Sundays ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Independent Publishers Group United States
Number of pages
1104
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1104
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9781579991241
SKU
V9781579991241
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99-50
About
Rev. Dr. Delores Carpenter is professor of religious education at Howard University School of Divinity and senior pastor of Michigan Park Christian Church in Washington, DC. Rev. Nolan E. Williams Jr. is assistant director of music ministries at Metropolitan Baptist Church. They both live in Washington, DC.
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