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American Negro Songs: 230 Folk Songs and Spirituals, Religious and Secular
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Author/Editor: John W. Work
ISBN 10:0486402711
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This historical and critical survey discusses the lyric significance of such songs as Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Steal Away to Jesus, and others. In addition, the words and music for 230 songs appear, including You May Bury Me in the East, Rock of Ages, Go Tell It on the...  read more
 


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Product Description:

This historical and critical survey discusses the lyric significance of such songs as Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Steal Away to Jesus, and others. In addition, the words and music for 230 songs appear, including You May Bury Me in the East, Rock of Ages, Go Tell It on the Mountain, and many more.
Reprint of the Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1940 edition.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486402711
ISBN 13: 9780486402710
Author/Editor: John W. Work
Format: Book
Page Count: 272
Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4
Publication date: June 1998
Table of Contents: Click here to view the Table of Contents

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