Afro-American Folksongs: A Study In Racial And National Music (1913)

Afro-American Folksongs: A Study In Racial And National Music is a book written by Henry Edward Krehbiel and published in 1913. This book explores the history and significance of folk music in the African American community, with a particular focus on the social and cultural context in which these songs were created and performed. Krehbiel delves into the origins of African American folk music, tracing its roots back to the songs and rhythms of West Africa and the slave trade. He also examines the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on the development of this music, as well as the role of African American musicians and performers in shaping American popular culture. Throughout the book, Krehbiel provides detailed analyses of specific songs and their musical structures, as well as their lyrics and cultural significance. Overall, Afro-American Folksongs is a comprehensive and insightful study of the rich and diverse musical traditions of African American communities, and their contributions to American culture as a whole.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.