Negro folk music U.S.A. / Harold Courlander.
MPS 10 (32)
Courlander, Harold
Negro folk music U.S.A. / Harold Courlander. - New York : Columbia University Press, 1963. - x, 324 p. : ill., music ; 24 cm.
"The music" (melodies with words): p. 221-287.
Bibliography: p. 299-301; Discography: p. 302-308.
Discusses the essence and development of various forms of black folk music, both vocal and instrumental, including ballads, blues, spirituals, work songs, Louisiana Creole songs, cries, dances, and game songs. Includes words and music for 43 songs, and discographies.
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