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We'll Understand It Better By and By

We'll Understand It Better By and By Pioneering African American Gospel Composers - The "Wade in the Water" Series

Paperback (17 Dec 1992)

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Publisher's Synopsis

From the congregations of small African churches in Memphis, Philadelphia, and Chicago to the nationwide fans of the Golden Gate Quartet, Mahalia Jackson, Sam Cooke, Edwin Hawkins and others, gospel music has profoundly influenced Americans. This book brings together some of the best pioneering composers and shows the impact of their work on music and culture in America and abroad.

Book information

ISBN: 9781560981671
Publisher: Smithsonian
Imprint: Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 432
Weight: 912g
Height: 253mm
Width: 178mm
Spine width: 30mm