Negro folk music U.S.A.

New York, Columbia University Press, 1963.

x, 324 p. illus., music. 24 cm.

"The music" (melodies with words): p. [221]-287.

Discusses the essence and development of various forms of Negro folk music, both vocal and instrumental, including ballads, blues, spirituals, worksongs, Louisiana Creole songs, cries, dances, and game songs. Includes words and music for forty-three songs, and discographies.

Negro folk music USA.

English

June 01, 2002

Bibliography: p. [299]-301; Discography: p. [302]-308.