Singing in the Spirit Reprint 2016 Edition Contributor(s): Allen, Ray (Author) |
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ISBN: 0812230507 ISBN-13: 9780812230505 Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary OUR PRICE: $75.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 1991 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Music | Instruction & Study - Voice - Music | Ethnomusicology |
Dewey: 783.141 |
LCCN: 91016943 |
Lexile Measure: 1470 |
Series: Publications of the American Folklore Society |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6" W x 9" (1.29 lbs) 296 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Draws on field recordings and interviews with dozens of local New York singers to tell the story of sacred quartet singing in New York City's African-American church community, tracing its evolution and its role in worship and culture. |