Uses the music and lyrics of thirteen African-American songs as a focal point for relating the history of the African-American experience and for telling American musical history.
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Grade 6 Up?This lively and informative compilation presents 13 unforgettable songs that reflect African American history from the 1860s to the 1960s. The selections range from the hopelessness and despair of slavery songs to the unwavering faith of spirituals, from the hard living and lousy loving of the mournful blues to the upbeat prance of ragtime, from the full-swinging and night-clubbing jazz to the mass-protest songs of a nation's search for equality. Silverman's compassionate and humane narratives are a pleasure to read. They begin with "Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore," discussing its origins, Biblical references, and symbolic meanings, and continue on through the powerful rallying anthem of "We Shall Overcome." Archival black-and-white photos or reproductions accompany the detailed descriptions of each of the songs along with a list of recommended recordings. The musical scores for voice and instrument are easy to follow and complete this study of the interrelationship of music and history in America.?Selene S. Vasquez, New York Public Library
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Gr. 6^-10. Silverman offers a lively look at African American history from the 1860s to the 1960s as it is reflected in song--from "Michael, Row the Boat Ashore," "Go Down, Moses," "John Henry," and "Casey Jones" to Scott Joplin, W. C. Handy, and Jelly Roll Morton, concluding with the 1960s "We Shall Overcome." In each of 13 short chapters, he conveys a sense of the times and the people, showcases the featured song set to music, and provides a short discography for those who would like to hear the song performed. Period illustrations add to the appealing format. Fine for browsing and good supplementary material for American history and black studies. Notes; bibliography of further reading. Sally Estes
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