Publisher's Synopsis
""Spiritual Folk-Songs of Early America"" by George Pullen Jackson is a comprehensive collection of spiritual folk-songs that were popular in the early years of America. The book is a result of Jackson's extensive research and documentation of the musical heritage of the African American community and other marginalized groups in America. The book contains over 100 songs, each with its own unique story and history. The songs are arranged by theme, with sections dedicated to songs about slavery, freedom, and the Civil War. The book also includes detailed information about the origins and evolution of spiritual folk-songs, as well as the cultural and historical context in which they were created. Jackson provides extensive notes and commentary on each song, offering insights into the meanings and symbolism behind the lyrics and music. Overall, ""Spiritual Folk-Songs of Early America"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of America's marginalized communities, as well as for musicians and scholars of folk and spiritual music.Two Hundred And Fifty Tunes And Texts With An Introduction And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
