In Their Own Words
Slave Life and the Power of Spirituals
Eileen Guenther
This groundbreaking study of slavery and spirituals is the first to place the unique voices of an enslaved people squarely within the context of their daily lives. A succinct history is woven into an examination of the role of singing and …
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This groundbreaking study of slavery and spirituals is the first to place the unique voices of an enslaved people squarely within the context of their daily lives. A succinct history is woven into an examination of the role of singing and religion in slave life and directly correlates slave testimonies - in their own words - to the themes of spirituals. Includes a survey of the musical styles, performance practices, and melodic and rhythmic characteristics of spirituals.