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Explore authentic field songs of the Southern Negro, captured from real workers in the 1920s.
This nonfiction collection presents workaday songs, blues, and ballads gathered from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. Framed by sociologists’ study, the volume emphasizes social meaning and real voices over polished folklore, with careful transcription of words, phrases, and musical ideas.
This edition brings together songs sung by actual Negro workers and singers, with attention to how these expressions reflect daily life, work, and community. It pairs song texts with context and notes on how melodies and recordings fit into a broader picture of Negro work culture in the American South.- Discover the range of work songs, from labor chants to blues and jail or chain-gang songs, and how they relate to daily tasks.
- Read about the editors’ approach, balancing social interpretation with literary and artistic value.
- Learn how the book organizes material, including chapters on songs, their contexts, and the accompanying musical notations.
- See how transcription preserves natural lines, words, and vocal nuances of the singers.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the heart and soul of African American culture, offering a unique exploration of "workaday songs" ââ â the music that accompanied the daily lives and struggles of Black working people in the early 20th century American South. These songs, encompassing blues, ballads, and prison songs, provide a poignant window into the experiences of laborers, migrants, and those navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system. The author's meticulous research draws from a rich tapestry of firsthand accounts and direct transcriptions, capturing the raw emotions and authentic voices of Black singers. This book skillfully positions these workaday songs within the broader context of African American musical traditions, highlighting their evolution from the spirituals of the past. Exploring themes of love, loss, hardship, and resilience, this book unveils the profound depths of human experience embedded within these seemingly simple songs. The rhythmic language, vibrant imagery, and poignant metaphors paint vivid pictures of Black life during this era. This book's insightful analysis of workaday songs offers a profound understanding of the cultural and social significance of music as a means of expression, identity, and empowerment for African Americans facing the challenges of their time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282337179_0
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