Folk Music and Songs in the WPA Ex-Slave Narratives

$ 36.96

Format: Hardcover Ex Libris: No Topic: History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Folk & Traditional, African American, Slavery, African American Studies Intended Audience: Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults, Trade Narrative Type: Nonfiction Item Width: 8.3 in Country of Origin: United States Publication Year: 2025 Signed: No gtin13: 9781496854278 Genre: Music, History Type: Picture Book Illustrator: Yes ISBN: 9781496854278 Item Height: 2.1 in Book Title: Folk Music and Song in the WPA Ex-Slave Narratives Publisher: University Press of Mississippi Edition: Collector's Edition, First Edition Book Series: American Made Music Ser. Vintage: No Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated Inscribed: No Item Weight: 73.3 Oz Number of Pages: 753 Pages Author: John Minton Personalized: No Item Length: 10.4 in Era: 1800s Language: English Personalize: No

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"Folk Music and Song in the WPA Ex-Slave Narratives" is a comprehensive book exploring the rich history and cultural significance of folk music within the African American community during the era of slavery. Written by John Minton, this nonfiction work delves into the testimonies of ex-slaves through the recordings collected by the Works Progress Administration. The book features illustrations and a dust jacket, making it an engaging and visually appealing read for a wide range of audiences, including trade, young adults, and adults. With 753 pages and a first edition release in 2025, this scholarly work sheds light on an important aspect of American history and musical heritage.

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