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The spirituals and the blues : an interpretation

Title
The spirituals and the blues : an interpretation / James H. Cone.
Author
Cone, James H.
Publication
Maryknoll, New York : Orbis Books, [2022]

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Additional Authors
Townsend Gilkes, Cheryl
Description
xxv, 146 pages; 21 cm
Summary
"How two forms of song helped sustain slaves and their children in the midst of tribulation. With a new introduction by Cheryl Townsend Gilkes"--
Subject
  • African Americans > Music > History and criticism
  • Spirituals (Songs) > History and criticism
  • Blues (Music) > History and criticism
  • Music > United States > History and criticism
  • African Americans > Religion
  • African Americans > Music
  • Blues (Music)
  • Music
  • Spirituals (Songs)
  • African Americans
  • United States
Genre/Form
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-146).
Contents
Introduction to the 50th Anniversary Edition / by Cheryl Townsend Gilkes -- Introduction -- Interpretations of the Black Spirituals -- The Black Spirituals and Black Experience -- God and Jesus Christ in the Black Spirituals -- God and Black Suffering -- The Meaning of Heaven in the Black Spirituals -- The Blues : A Secular Spiritual -- A Concluding Reflection.
Call Number
JMD 23-120
ISBN
  • 9781626984813
  • 1626984816
  • 9781608339433 (canceled/invalid)
LCCN
2022014015
OCLC
1305296254
Author
Cone, James H., author.
Title
The spirituals and the blues : an interpretation / James H. Cone.
Publisher
Maryknoll, New York : Orbis Books, [2022]
Edition
Fiftieth anniversary edition.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-146).
Added Author
Townsend Gilkes, Cheryl, writer of introduction.
Other Form:
Online version: Cone, James H. Spirituals and the blues 50th anniversary edition. Maryknoll, NY : Orbis Books, 2022 9781608339433 (DLC) 2022014016
Research Call Number
JMD 23-120
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