Afro-American Folksongs

Afro-American Folksongs: A Study In Racial And National Music (1913) is a book by Henry Edward Krehbiel that explores the origins and significance of African American folk music in the United States. The book examines the cultural and historical context of these songs, tracing their roots back to Africa and the slave trade, and exploring their evolution over time.Krehbiel examines the musical structure and lyrics of Afro-American folk songs, as well as their role in African American culture and society. He also discusses the influence of African American music on American popular music, and the ways in which it has been adapted and appropriated by white performers and audiences.Throughout the book, Krehbiel emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating the unique cultural contributions of African Americans to American music and society. He argues that these songs represent a distinct and valuable aspect of American culture that should be celebrated and preserved.Overall, Afro-American Folksongs: A Study In Racial And National Music is an important work of scholarship that sheds light on the rich history and cultural significance of African American folk music in the United States.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.