Spiritual Folk-Songs of Early America by George Pullen Jackson

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Editor Jackson, George Pullen, 1874-1953
LoC No. 89750460
Title Spiritual Folk-Songs of Early America
Two Hundred and Fifty Tunes and Texts, with an Introduction and Notes
Alternate Title Spiritual Folk-Songs of Early America
250 Tunes and Texts, with an Introduction and Notes
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Summary "Spiritual Folk-Songs of Early America" by George Pullen Jackson is a scholarly collection of religious folk music that captures the spiritual traditions of early American communities. Written in the early 20th century, this work compiles two hundred and fifty tunes and texts, highlighting the evolution of folk music within the context of American spirituality. The book examines the interrelationship between traditional music and religious lyrics, showcasing how these songs were rooted in cultural heritage and oral tradition. The opening of the work introduces its key themes, discussing the historical context of spiritual folk-songs and how they have been preserved over centuries. It emphasizes the role of early American folk traditions, particularly in the Southern United States, where religious songs were often sung to folk tunes. The text provides insights into the origins of these songs, including their links to secular melodies, and outlines the classification of various song types, such as religious ballads and spiritual songs. Jackson reflects on the importance of these folk-hymns in understanding American culture and music, setting the stage for the collection of tunes and texts that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class M: Music
Subject Folk songs, English -- United States
Subject Folk music -- United States
Subject Ballads, English -- United States
Subject Hymns, English -- History and criticism
Subject Hymns, English -- United States
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EBook-No. 59884
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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