The Negro and His Songs: A Study of Typical Negro Songs in the South New ed of 1925 edition

This study of typical Afro-American songs in the South is a foundation study of great importance both to the specialist and to the general reader. With scholarly investigation is combined intelligent sympathy and a rare understanding of the black in his various aspects. The book discusses the religious songs, the social songs, and the work songs of the Afro-American. Originally published in 1925.

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