Publisher's Synopsis
Negro Folk-Songs: The Hampton Series, Books I-IV Complete is a collection of African American folk songs compiled by Natalie Curtis-Burlin. The book features songs from various regions in the United States, including the South, the Midwest, and the Northeast. The songs are arranged for voice and piano, and the lyrics are presented in both their original dialect and standard English. In addition to the sheet music, the book includes historical and cultural context for each song, as well as information about the singers who shared them with Curtis-Burlin. The collection is divided into four books, each with its own thematic focus. Book I is dedicated to spirituals and religious songs, while Book II features work songs and songs of labor. Book III includes children's songs and lullabies, and Book IV is a collection of love songs and ballads. Overall, Negro Folk-Songs: The Hampton Series, Books I-IV Complete is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African American music and culture.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.
