Afro-American Music: A Demonstration Recording
produced by Willis James (Folkways Records, 1970), 1 hour 46 mins
Details
- Field of Interest
- American Music
- Description
Willis James, former chairman of the Music Department at Spelman College, looks at how the complex musical and linguistic practices of west coast African cultures have been translated into the musical practices of African Americans. In this lecture performance, he covers spirituals, work songs, blues and jazz.
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 1 hour 46 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Folk Music, Documentary, Music Instruction
- Label
- Folkways Records
- Producer
- Willis James
- Release Date
- 1970
- Subject
- American Music, World Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, Gospel Music, United States and Canada, Música Gospel, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, United States
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Música Gospel, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá