- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: DaCapo Press; New edition edition (27 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0306812029
- ISBN-13: 978-0306812026
- Product Dimensions: 25.5 x 17.8 x 2.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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In two elegant and masterly prefaces, James Weldon Johnson discusses the origin and history of more than 120 of the most significant spirituals known. Favorites like "Swing Low Sweet Chariot," "Deep River," and "Go Down, Moses" are arranged for voice and piano by his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, and considered within their African tradition.
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James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) is recognized alongside W. E. B. Du Bois and Booker T . Washington as one of the most respected interpre ters of the black experience. Composer J. Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954) was an authority on Negro spirituals.
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O black and unknown bards of long ago, Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A fantastic insight to the world of the Negro Spiritual. All the old fave's, with some less well known songs thrown in!
an excellent preface dissecting the musicality and wording behind the Negro Spiritual!
LOVELY BOOK!! GET DOWN MOSES!!!;-)
an excellent preface dissecting the musicality and wording behind the Negro Spiritual!
LOVELY BOOK!! GET DOWN MOSES!!!;-)
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The Books of American Negro Spirituals
1 Feb 2003
Format:Paperback
This is one of the best reference books available on the history of Negro Spirituals as well as a vast collection of songs - many of which have not been heard during our time. The preface begins with an awe inspiring poem " O Black and Unknown Bards". This is a must read for musicians, especially singers of Spirituals. Composers and arrangers would appreciate it's content as well.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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2 Jan 2006
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This is perhaps the best compilation of African American Spirituals. Both of editor James Weldon Johnson's volumes are included as are his excellent introductions. The introductions alone are worth the price of the book and more. Johnson's brother provides the arrangement, as close as possible to the most likely way(s) in which they were originally sung. The words themselves are also as close as possible to the original wording. "The Book of the American Negro Spirituals" provides a first-hand accounting of the lyrical majesty and the creative genius of the enslaved African Americans as they integrated Christian truth into their daily suffering.
Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction." He has also authored "Soul Physicians," "Spiritual Friends," and the forthcoming "Sacred Friendships: Listening to the Voices of Women Soul Care-Givers and Spiritual Directors."
Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction." He has also authored "Soul Physicians," "Spiritual Friends," and the forthcoming "Sacred Friendships: Listening to the Voices of Women Soul Care-Givers and Spiritual Directors."
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
if you are a singer, and admire sprituals this is your source
13 Jan 2007
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i love spirituals and especially for a bass/baritone, the spiritual is a form that allows the low voice to shine. i purchased this work and have begun to enjoy working from sheet music with songs that previously, i only had the words, and maybe a recording to learn from.
not much else to say. if you want to see how spiritual looked when they were first transcribed for musicians, this is a one stop source.
not much else to say. if you want to see how spiritual looked when they were first transcribed for musicians, this is a one stop source.
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