Religious Folk-Songs of the Southern Negroes by Howard Washington Odum
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"Religious Folk-Songs of the Southern Negroes" by Howard Washington Odum is a scholarly collection written in the early 20th century. This work explores the deeply rooted cultural and spiritual expressions of the Southern Black community through their folk-songs, particularly focusing on religious spirituals. Odum aims to preserve and analyze these songs as vital contributions to understanding the identity, emotion, and inner life of the Southern Negro, reflecting their unique social and historical
experiences. At the start of the dissertation, Odum discusses the significance of folk-songs in revealing the essence of a race's character and spiritual life. He emphasizes that these songs are not merely musical expressions, but critical insights into the emotions, beliefs, and communal experiences of the Southern Negroes. The opening portion introduces themes such as the complexity of race relations, the importance of accurate representation, and the evolving nature of these songs—ranging from traditional spirituals to contemporary compositions—each reflecting the ongoing struggles and hopes of a people traditionally marginalized. Thus, the work sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the folk-songs that form the foundation of this cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Odum, Howard Washington, 1884-1954 |
|---|---|
| Title | Religious Folk-Songs of the Southern Negroes |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | African Americans -- Music |
| Subject | African Americans -- Southern States -- Music -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39078 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 458 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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