Folk Music and Songs in the WPA Ex-Slave Narratives

$ 36.96

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

Description

"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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