Society and Social Sciences, Sociology and Anthropology, Anthropology
Singing in the Spirit

Singing in the Spirit: African-American Sacred Quartets in New York City

Hardback Published on: 29/11/1991
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Synopsis

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.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
  • ISBN: 9780812230505
  • Number of pages: 268
  • Dimensions: 241 x 165 x 25 mm
  • Weight: 658g
  • Languages: English