Religious Folk-Songs of the Negro: As Sung at Hampton Institute

Religious Folk-Songs of the Negro: As Sung at Hampton Institute is a book written by R. Nathaniel Dett. The book is a collection of religious folk songs that were sung by African Americans at the Hampton Institute, a historically black college in Virginia. The songs are presented in their original form, with sheet music and lyrics, and are accompanied by Dett's commentary on their history and significance. The book provides a unique insight into the religious and cultural traditions of African Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of African American music and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more