Publisher's Synopsis
American Negro Folk Songs is a collection of traditional African American songs compiled and edited by Newman Ivey White. The book includes over 200 songs, arranged by categories such as work songs, spirituals, and ballads. Each song is presented with its lyrics, musical notation, and historical context. White also provides an introduction that discusses the origins and significance of African American folk music. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of African American music. It was first published in 1928 and has since become a classic in the field of ethnomusicology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
