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Availability:In StockContributor:Francis E. Abernethy (Editor), Patrick B. Mullen (Editor), Alan B. Govenar (Editor)Series:Publications of the Texas Folklore Society #54Publish date:2010-02-20Pages:376
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of North Texas PressISBN-13:9781574412833ISBN-10:1574412833UPC:9781574412833Book Category:Social Science, MusicBook Subcategory:Folklore & Mythology, Ethnic StudiesBook Topic:AmericanSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.85 inchesWeight:1.2214Product ID:SCSXAKP2AA
Juneteenth Texas explores African-American folkways and traditions from both African-American and white perspectives. Included are descriptions and classifications of different aspects of African-American folk culture in Texas; explorations of songs and stories and specific performers such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Manse Lipscomb, and Bongo Joe; and a section giving resources for the further study of African Americans in Texas. "[T]he editors have contributed significantly to making our past relevant to our present in Juneteenth Texas, a collection of essays that explore African-American folkways and traditions. Drawing upon the expertise of folklorists, musicologists, filmmakers, historians, anthropologists and just plain folks . . . the objective is to use the prism of African-American folklore to enlighten all Americans about our common culture. . . . So evocative is the writing on musical folklore, one longs for a companion CD to add even more vitality to . . . an excellent text."-Dallas Morning News "This volume on black Texas folklore is a fresh and fascinating contribution to African American history."-Journal of Southern History
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of North Texas PressISBN-13:9781574412833ISBN-10:1574412833UPC:9781574412833Book Category:Social Science, MusicBook Subcategory:Folklore & Mythology, Ethnic StudiesBook Topic:AmericanSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.85 inchesWeight:1.2214Product ID:SCSXAKP2AA

FRANCIS EDWARD ABERNETHY was Regents Professor Emeritus of English at Stephen F. Austin State University, the executive secretary and editor of the Texas Folklore Society, the curator of exhibits for the East Texas Historical Association, and a member of the Texas Institute of Letters. PATRICK B. MULLEN is professor of English at Ohio State University. ALAN GOVENAR is president of Documentary Arts and a writer, folklorist, photographer, and filmmaker.


Publisher: University of North Texas Press

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Francis E. Abernethy (Editor), Patrick B. Mullen (Editor), Alan B. Govenar (Editor)

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