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_aThomas, W. H. _q(William Henry), _d1880-1935 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSome Current Folk-Songs of the Negro |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-03-16 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Some Current Folk-Songs of the Negro" by W. H. Thomas is a scholarly collection of folk songs written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1912. This publication serves to document and analyze the songs of the African American community, especially focusing on those from the semi-rural proletarian class. The work aims to explore the cultural implications and socio-economic backgrounds of these folk songs, positioning them as reflections of the community's experiences and struggles. The book features various songs that depict themes surrounding work, love, and social realities faced by the African American population during this time. Thomas presents a mix of traditional folk songs influenced by Biblical narratives, as well as contemporary songs that resonate with experiences of economic hardship and interpersonal relationships. Each song is accompanied by commentary that illustrates the underlying social commentary and historical context, highlighting how the changing economic landscape has impacted the lives of these individuals and their artistic expressions. Through this collection, Thomas not only preserves the artistic legacy of a significant cultural group but also fosters an understanding of their lived realities during a transformative time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aAfrican Americans -- Music -- History and criticism | ||
| 653 | _aFolk music -- United States -- History and criticism | ||
| 653 | _aFolk songs, English -- United States -- History and criticism | ||
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