Search - Afro-American Music: A Demonstration Recording :: Afro-American Music: a Demonstration Recording

Afro-American Music: a Demonstration Recording
Afro-American Music: A Demonstration Recording
Afro-American Music: a Demonstration Recording
Genres: Folk, International Music, Christian & Gospel
 
Willis James, former chairman of the Music Department at Spelman College, looks at how the complex musical and linguistic practices of west coast African cultures have been translated into the musical practices of African ...  more »

     
?

Larger Image

CD Details

All Artists: Afro-American Music: A Demonstration Recording
Title: Afro-American Music: a Demonstration Recording
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Smithsonian Folkways
Original Release Date: 1/1/1970
Re-Release Date: 12/14/2010
Genres: Folk, International Music, Christian & Gospel
Styles: Africa, Compilations
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 093070269224

Synopsis

Album Description
Willis James, former chairman of the Music Department at Spelman College, looks at how the complex musical and linguistic practices of west coast African cultures have been translated into the musical practices of African Americans. In this lecture performance, he covers spirituals, work songs, blues and jazz.