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Black Music Month

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June is Black Music Month! Here are a few resources about the history of Black Music and its influences throughout all genres of music. #IndyPLAdults

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The Indianapolis Public Library

23 items

23 items

Sing to Me

Sing to Me

My Story of Making Music, Finding Magic, and Searching for Who's Next

by Reid, Antonio

Book - 2016

This memoir is illustrated with over 100 never-before-seen photos from LA's personal collection. LA Reid chronicles his struggles, his success, and the celebrated artists that made him a legend. This memoir is illustrated with over 100 never-before-seen photos from LA's personal collection. LA Reid chronicles his struggles, his success, and the celebrated artists that made him a legend. Show less

This memoir is illustrated with over 100 never-before-seen photos from LA's personal collection. LA Reid chronicles his struggles, his success, and the celebrated artists that made him a legend. This memoir is illustrated with over 100 never-before-seen photos from LA's personal collection. LA Reid chronicles his struggles, his success, and the celebrated artists that made him a legend. Show less

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Black Music

Black Music

Essays

by Baraka, Amiri

Book - 2010

Black Music is a book about the brilliant young jazz musicians of the early 1960s: John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, Sun Ra, and others. Black Music is a book about the brilliant young jazz musicians of the early 1960s: John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, Sun Ra, and others. Show less

Black Music is a book about the brilliant young jazz musicians of the early 1960s: John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, Sun Ra, and others. Black Music is a book about the brilliant young jazz musicians of the early 1960s: John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, Sun Ra, and others. Show less

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Let Love Have the Last Word

Let Love Have the Last Word

A Memoir

by Common

Book - 2019

Common believes that the phrase “let love have the last word” is not just a declaration; it is a statement of purpose, a daily promise. Love is the most ...Show more Common believes that the phrase “let love have the last word” is not just a declaration; it is a statement of purpose, a daily promise. Love is the most powerful force on the planet and ultimately, the way you love determines who you are and how you experience life. Touching on God, self-love, partners, children, family, and community, Common explores the core tenets of love to help others understand what it means to receive and, most important, to give love. Show less

Common believes that the phrase “let love have the last word” is not just a declaration; it is a statement of purpose, a daily promise. Love is the most ...Show more Common believes that the phrase “let love have the last word” is not just a declaration; it is a statement of purpose, a daily promise. Love is the most powerful force on the planet and ultimately, the way you love determines who you are and how you experience life. Touching on God, self-love, partners, children, family, and community, Common explores the core tenets of love to help others understand what it means to receive and, most important, to give love. Show less

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston

The Voice, the Music, the Inspiration

by Walden, Narada Michael

Book - 2012

Whitney Houston’s voice. THE VOICE. A voice of raw power and angelic sweetness, tremendous range, and incredible control. When the world first heard it ba...Show more Whitney Houston’s voice. THE VOICE. A voice of raw power and angelic sweetness, tremendous range, and incredible control. When the world first heard it back in 1984, a new chapter was written in the annals of popular music. Author Narada Michael Walden's intimate stories of their unforgettable times together, both inside and outside the recording studio, draw a portrait of a smart, funny, compassionate woman whose striking physical beauty was matched by her inner strength and justifiable self-confidence. Show less

Whitney Houston’s voice. THE VOICE. A voice of raw power and angelic sweetness, tremendous range, and incredible control. When the world first heard it ba...Show more Whitney Houston’s voice. THE VOICE. A voice of raw power and angelic sweetness, tremendous range, and incredible control. When the world first heard it back in 1984, a new chapter was written in the annals of popular music. Author Narada Michael Walden's intimate stories of their unforgettable times together, both inside and outside the recording studio, draw a portrait of a smart, funny, compassionate woman whose striking physical beauty was matched by her inner strength and justifiable self-confidence. Show less

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Michael, 1958-2009

Michael, 1958-2009

Book - 2009

LIFE magazine, then the country's preeminent photo journal, was onto the Jackson 5 story early-in fact, the family was on on the cover when Michael was ...Show more LIFE magazine, then the country's preeminent photo journal, was onto the Jackson 5 story early-in fact, the family was on on the cover when Michael was still a child. He made the cover several more times, and allowed LIFE exclusive access to his private California sanctum called Neverland. They have taken the best from the portfolios of the world's top rock 'n' roll photographers and created a complete picture of this endlessly compelling entertainer. Show less

LIFE magazine, then the country's preeminent photo journal, was onto the Jackson 5 story early-in fact, the family was on on the cover when Michael was ...Show more LIFE magazine, then the country's preeminent photo journal, was onto the Jackson 5 story early-in fact, the family was on on the cover when Michael was still a child. He made the cover several more times, and allowed LIFE exclusive access to his private California sanctum called Neverland. They have taken the best from the portfolios of the world's top rock 'n' roll photographers and created a complete picture of this endlessly compelling entertainer. Show less

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Prince

Prince

Before the Rain

by Beaulieu, Allen

Book - 2018

Prince: Before the Rain puts into focus the hallmark imagery—including behind-the-scenes, candid, and casual shots—with recollections from Beaulieu on his...Show more Prince: Before the Rain puts into focus the hallmark imagery—including behind-the-scenes, candid, and casual shots—with recollections from Beaulieu on his personal and professional relationship with Prince. Accomnpanying text will take the readers deeper into the context of these crucial years, with reminiscences from former bandmates, including Bobby Z., Dez Dickerson, André Cymone, and more. Show less

Prince: Before the Rain puts into focus the hallmark imagery—including behind-the-scenes, candid, and casual shots—with recollections from Beaulieu on his...Show more Prince: Before the Rain puts into focus the hallmark imagery—including behind-the-scenes, candid, and casual shots—with recollections from Beaulieu on his personal and professional relationship with Prince. Accomnpanying text will take the readers deeper into the context of these crucial years, with reminiscences from former bandmates, including Bobby Z., Dez Dickerson, André Cymone, and more. Show less

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Becoming Beyonce

Becoming Beyonce

The Untold Story

by Taraborrelli, J. Randy

Book - 2015

Beyonce Knowles is a woman who began her career at the age of eight performing in pageant shows and talent contests, honing her craft through her teenage ...Show more Beyonce Knowles is a woman who began her career at the age of eight performing in pageant shows and talent contests, honing her craft through her teenage years until, at the age of 16, she had her first number one record with Destiny's Child. That hit-making trio launched Beyonce's successful solo career, catapulting her, as of 2014, to #1 on Forbes annual list of most wealthy celebrities--the same year she made the cover of Time. Show less

Beyonce Knowles is a woman who began her career at the age of eight performing in pageant shows and talent contests, honing her craft through her teenage ...Show more Beyonce Knowles is a woman who began her career at the age of eight performing in pageant shows and talent contests, honing her craft through her teenage years until, at the age of 16, she had her first number one record with Destiny's Child. That hit-making trio launched Beyonce's successful solo career, catapulting her, as of 2014, to #1 on Forbes annual list of most wealthy celebrities--the same year she made the cover of Time. Show less

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From Ragtime to Hip-hop

From Ragtime to Hip-hop

A Century of Black American Music

by Woog, Adam

Book - 2007

The syncopated rhythms of ragtime music sprung out of African American communities in cities such as St. Louis, Chicago, and Kansas City and paved the way...Show more The syncopated rhythms of ragtime music sprung out of African American communities in cities such as St. Louis, Chicago, and Kansas City and paved the way for popular music at the end of the nineteenth century. . Hip-hop and rap grew in the 1970's and 1980's and directly explored issues facing African Americans through the lens of sharp lyrics and electronic beats. This book traces the diversity, innovation and history of black music in America. Show less

The syncopated rhythms of ragtime music sprung out of African American communities in cities such as St. Louis, Chicago, and Kansas City and paved the way...Show more The syncopated rhythms of ragtime music sprung out of African American communities in cities such as St. Louis, Chicago, and Kansas City and paved the way for popular music at the end of the nineteenth century. . Hip-hop and rap grew in the 1970's and 1980's and directly explored issues facing African Americans through the lens of sharp lyrics and electronic beats. This book traces the diversity, innovation and history of black music in America. Show less

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Souled American

Souled American

How Black Music Transformed White Culture

by Phinney, Kevin

Book - 2005

From Jim Crow to Eminem, white culture has been transformed by black music. To be so influenced by the boundless imagination of a race brought to America ...Show more From Jim Crow to Eminem, white culture has been transformed by black music. To be so influenced by the boundless imagination of a race brought to America in chains sets up a fascinating irony, and Souled American, an ambitious and comprehensive look at race relations as seen through the prism of music, examines that irony fearlessly—with illuminating results. Show less

From Jim Crow to Eminem, white culture has been transformed by black music. To be so influenced by the boundless imagination of a race brought to America ...Show more From Jim Crow to Eminem, white culture has been transformed by black music. To be so influenced by the boundless imagination of a race brought to America in chains sets up a fascinating irony, and Souled American, an ambitious and comprehensive look at race relations as seen through the prism of music, examines that irony fearlessly—with illuminating results. Show less

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From Spirituals to Symphonies

From Spirituals to Symphonies

African-American Women Composers and Their Music

by Walker-Hill, Helen

Book - 2002

Focusing on the effect of race, gender, and class, From Spirituals to Symphonies notes the important role played by individual personalities and circumsta...Show more Focusing on the effect of race, gender, and class, From Spirituals to Symphonies notes the important role played by individual personalities and circumstances in shaping this underappreciated category of American art. The book provides an in-depth look of the backgrounds, experiences, and musical compositions of eight African American women , who combined the techniques of Western art music with their own cultural traditions and individual gifts. Despite having gained national and international recognition during their lifetimes, the contributions of many of these women are today forgotten. Show less

Focusing on the effect of race, gender, and class, From Spirituals to Symphonies notes the important role played by individual personalities and circumsta...Show more Focusing on the effect of race, gender, and class, From Spirituals to Symphonies notes the important role played by individual personalities and circumstances in shaping this underappreciated category of American art. The book provides an in-depth look of the backgrounds, experiences, and musical compositions of eight African American women , who combined the techniques of Western art music with their own cultural traditions and individual gifts. Despite having gained national and international recognition during their lifetimes, the contributions of many of these women are today forgotten. Show less

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Chamber Music

Chamber Music

Wu-Tang and America (in 36 Pieces)

by Ashon, Will

Book - 2019

"Each of these chambers contains wonders of history, destiny, and mythology. Chamber Music is hip hop as race and class politics, as music and as poe...Show more "Each of these chambers contains wonders of history, destiny, and mythology. Chamber Music is hip hop as race and class politics, as music and as poetry on the move. Through Ashon’s vibrant textured prose we watch in awe as these young men seize on whatever the culture has to offer, sampling leftovers and legacies, making themselves into ferocious artists” ―Margo Jefferson, award-winning author of Negroland Show less

"Each of these chambers contains wonders of history, destiny, and mythology. Chamber Music is hip hop as race and class politics, as music and as poe...Show more "Each of these chambers contains wonders of history, destiny, and mythology. Chamber Music is hip hop as race and class politics, as music and as poetry on the move. Through Ashon’s vibrant textured prose we watch in awe as these young men seize on whatever the culture has to offer, sampling leftovers and legacies, making themselves into ferocious artists” ―Margo Jefferson, award-winning author of Negroland Show less

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Talking 'bout your Mama

Talking 'bout your Mama

The Dozens, Snaps, and the Deep Roots of Rap

by Wald, Elijah

Book - 2014

"The dozens” is a tradition of African American street rhyming and verbal combat that ruled urban neighborhoods long before rap. At its simplest, it ...Show more "The dozens” is a tradition of African American street rhyming and verbal combat that ruled urban neighborhoods long before rap. At its simplest, it is a comic sequence of “yo' mama” jokes. Whether considered as vernacular poetry, verbal dueling, a test of street cool, or just a mess of dirty insults, the dozens has been a basic building block of African-American culture. A game which could provide a wellspring of rhymes, attitude, and raw humor that has influenced pop musicians for a century. Show less

"The dozens” is a tradition of African American street rhyming and verbal combat that ruled urban neighborhoods long before rap. At its simplest, it ...Show more "The dozens” is a tradition of African American street rhyming and verbal combat that ruled urban neighborhoods long before rap. At its simplest, it is a comic sequence of “yo' mama” jokes. Whether considered as vernacular poetry, verbal dueling, a test of street cool, or just a mess of dirty insults, the dozens has been a basic building block of African-American culture. A game which could provide a wellspring of rhymes, attitude, and raw humor that has influenced pop musicians for a century. Show less

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Spirits That Dwell in Deep Woods

Spirits That Dwell in Deep Woods

The Prayer and Praise Hymns of the Black Religious Experience

by Walker, Wyatt Tee

Book - 1987-1991

Revealing the fascinating body of hymnal work that flourished in Southern communities populated by the children of slaves between 1885 and 1925, this stir...Show more Revealing the fascinating body of hymnal work that flourished in Southern communities populated by the children of slaves between 1885 and 1925, this stirring collection of spiritual songs sheds light on a vanished era. While these hymns owe much to their rural Southern origin, they are distinct from traditional gospel, borrowing heavily from the oral storytelling tradition of the region and possessing a rousing, repetitive nature. Twenty-four hymns from this underappreciated era in African American music are included, along with an extensive analysis of each work, providing a rare look into a pivotal generation of church music. Show less

Revealing the fascinating body of hymnal work that flourished in Southern communities populated by the children of slaves between 1885 and 1925, this stir...Show more Revealing the fascinating body of hymnal work that flourished in Southern communities populated by the children of slaves between 1885 and 1925, this stirring collection of spiritual songs sheds light on a vanished era. While these hymns owe much to their rural Southern origin, they are distinct from traditional gospel, borrowing heavily from the oral storytelling tradition of the region and possessing a rousing, repetitive nature. Twenty-four hymns from this underappreciated era in African American music are included, along with an extensive analysis of each work, providing a rare look into a pivotal generation of church music. Show less

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No Man Can Hinder Me

No Man Can Hinder Me

The Journey From Slavery to Emancipation Through Song

by Thomas, Velma Maia

Book - 2001

A vibrant legacy of the past and an expression of hope for the future, African-American songs and spirituals formed an oral history during the perilous er...Show more A vibrant legacy of the past and an expression of hope for the future, African-American songs and spirituals formed an oral history during the perilous era of slavery. Illustrated with photographs, drawings, and reproductions of original documents, No Man Can Hinder Me traces the spiritual from its arrival in America to its importance as a mode of secret communication, to its role after Emancipation. Show less

A vibrant legacy of the past and an expression of hope for the future, African-American songs and spirituals formed an oral history during the perilous er...Show more A vibrant legacy of the past and an expression of hope for the future, African-American songs and spirituals formed an oral history during the perilous era of slavery. Illustrated with photographs, drawings, and reproductions of original documents, No Man Can Hinder Me traces the spiritual from its arrival in America to its importance as a mode of secret communication, to its role after Emancipation. Show less

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The Social Implications Of Early Negro Music In The United States

With Over 150 Of The Songs, Many Of Them With Their Music

Book - 1969

It is undeniable that America's music has its roots from African-American music. This book contains writings on early African-American music from slave ...Show more It is undeniable that America's music has its roots from African-American music. This book contains writings on early African-American music from slave songs to spirituals. Musical influences from jazz, blues, rap, and hip hop all begin with these songs. This book studies the writings and history of early African-American music and its influence today. Show less

It is undeniable that America's music has its roots from African-American music. This book contains writings on early African-American music from slave ...Show more It is undeniable that America's music has its roots from African-American music. This book contains writings on early African-American music from slave songs to spirituals. Musical influences from jazz, blues, rap, and hip hop all begin with these songs. This book studies the writings and history of early African-American music and its influence today. Show less

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Who Can Afford to Improvise?

Who Can Afford to Improvise?

James Baldwin and Black Music, the Lyric and the Listeners

by Pavlic, Edward M.

Book - 2016

More than a quarter-century after his death, James Baldwin remains an unparalleled figure in American literature and African American cultural politics. I...Show more More than a quarter-century after his death, James Baldwin remains an unparalleled figure in American literature and African American cultural politics. In Who Can Afford to Improvise? Ed Pavlić offers an unconventional, lyrical, and accessible meditation on the life, writings, and legacy of James Baldwin and their relationship to the lyric tradition in black music, from gospel and blues to jazz and R&B. Show less

More than a quarter-century after his death, James Baldwin remains an unparalleled figure in American literature and African American cultural politics. I...Show more More than a quarter-century after his death, James Baldwin remains an unparalleled figure in American literature and African American cultural politics. In Who Can Afford to Improvise? Ed Pavlić offers an unconventional, lyrical, and accessible meditation on the life, writings, and legacy of James Baldwin and their relationship to the lyric tradition in black music, from gospel and blues to jazz and R&B. Show less

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Sharecropper's Troubadour

Sharecropper's Troubadour

John L. Handcox, the Southern Tenant Farmers' Union, and the African American Song Tradition

by Honey, Michael K.

Book - 2013

Folk singer and labor organizer John Handcox was born to illiterate sharecroppers, but went on to become one of the most beloved folk singers of the prewa...Show more Folk singer and labor organizer John Handcox was born to illiterate sharecroppers, but went on to become one of the most beloved folk singers of the prewar labor movement. This beautifully told oral history gives us Handcox in his own words, recounting a journey that began in the Deep South and went on to shape the labor music tradition. Show less

Folk singer and labor organizer John Handcox was born to illiterate sharecroppers, but went on to become one of the most beloved folk singers of the prewa...Show more Folk singer and labor organizer John Handcox was born to illiterate sharecroppers, but went on to become one of the most beloved folk singers of the prewar labor movement. This beautifully told oral history gives us Handcox in his own words, recounting a journey that began in the Deep South and went on to shape the labor music tradition. Show less

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The Dozens

The Dozens

A History of Rap's Mama

by Wald, Elijah

Book - 2012

From Two Live Crew's controversial comedy to Ice Cube's gangsta styling and the battle rhymes of a streetcorner cypher, rap has always drawn on deep tradi...Show more From Two Live Crew's controversial comedy to Ice Cube's gangsta styling and the battle rhymes of a streetcorner cypher, rap has always drawn on deep traditions of African American poetic word-play, In Talking 'Bout Your Mama, author Elijah Wald explores one of the most potent sources of rap: the viciously funny, outrageously inventive insult game known as "the dozens." Show less

From Two Live Crew's controversial comedy to Ice Cube's gangsta styling and the battle rhymes of a streetcorner cypher, rap has always drawn on deep tradi...Show more From Two Live Crew's controversial comedy to Ice Cube's gangsta styling and the battle rhymes of a streetcorner cypher, rap has always drawn on deep traditions of African American poetic word-play, In Talking 'Bout Your Mama, author Elijah Wald explores one of the most potent sources of rap: the viciously funny, outrageously inventive insult game known as "the dozens." Show less

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The Story of African American Music

The Story of African American Music

by Pina, Andrew

Book - 2018

Traces the history of African American music, from its origins with slaves to contemporary hip-hop, focusing on the contributions of such artists as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Chuck Berry, Aretha Franklin, and Beyonce. Traces the history of African American music, from its origins with slaves to contemporary hip-hop, focusing on the contributions of such artists as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Chuck Berry, Aretha Franklin, and Beyonce. Show less

Traces the history of African American music, from its origins with slaves to contemporary hip-hop, focusing on the contributions of such artists as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Chuck Berry, Aretha Franklin, and Beyonce. Traces the history of African American music, from its origins with slaves to contemporary hip-hop, focusing on the contributions of such artists as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Chuck Berry, Aretha Franklin, and Beyonce. Show less

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The Story of the Black National Anthem

The Story of the Black National Anthem

by Harris, Duchess

Book - 2019

Anthems, or songs of hope and praise, can help support communities through difficult times. Throughout the 1900s, the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing...Show more Anthems, or songs of hope and praise, can help support communities through difficult times. Throughout the 1900s, the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" evolved into an anthem for black people in the United States. The Story of the Black National Anthem explores the history and the legacy of this uplifting song. Show less

Anthems, or songs of hope and praise, can help support communities through difficult times. Throughout the 1900s, the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing...Show more Anthems, or songs of hope and praise, can help support communities through difficult times. Throughout the 1900s, the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" evolved into an anthem for black people in the United States. The Story of the Black National Anthem explores the history and the legacy of this uplifting song. Show less

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Keep on Pushing

Keep on Pushing

Black Power Music From Blues to Hip-hop

by Sullivan, Denise

Book - 2011

The marriage of music and social change didn’t originate with the movements for civil rights and Black Power in the 1950s and 1960s, but never before and ...Show more The marriage of music and social change didn’t originate with the movements for civil rights and Black Power in the 1950s and 1960s, but never before and never again was the relationship between the two so dynamic. In Keep On Pushing, author Denise Sullivan presents the voices of musician-activists from this pivotal era and the artists who followed in their footsteps to become the force behind contemporary liberation music. Joining authentic voices with a bittersweet narrative covering more than fifty years of fighting oppression through song, Keep On Pushing defines the soundtrack to revolution and the price the artists paid to create it. Show less

The marriage of music and social change didn’t originate with the movements for civil rights and Black Power in the 1950s and 1960s, but never before and ...Show more The marriage of music and social change didn’t originate with the movements for civil rights and Black Power in the 1950s and 1960s, but never before and never again was the relationship between the two so dynamic. In Keep On Pushing, author Denise Sullivan presents the voices of musician-activists from this pivotal era and the artists who followed in their footsteps to become the force behind contemporary liberation music. Joining authentic voices with a bittersweet narrative covering more than fifty years of fighting oppression through song, Keep On Pushing defines the soundtrack to revolution and the price the artists paid to create it. Show less

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Lift Every Voice and Sing

Lift Every Voice and Sing

A Celebration of the African American National Anthem

by Johnson, James Weldon

Book - 2019

A cornerstone hymn chronicling the black experience, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was declared the official African American National Anthem by t...Show more A cornerstone hymn chronicling the black experience, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was declared the official African American National Anthem by the NAACP in 1919. First published in 1993, this picture book featuring linocuts by Harlem Renaissance artist Catlett is back in print, with a new Foreword by Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree Byran. Show less

A cornerstone hymn chronicling the black experience, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was declared the official African American National Anthem by t...Show more A cornerstone hymn chronicling the black experience, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was declared the official African American National Anthem by the NAACP in 1919. First published in 1993, this picture book featuring linocuts by Harlem Renaissance artist Catlett is back in print, with a new Foreword by Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree Byran. Show less

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Walk Together Children

Walk Together Children

Book - 2012

Walk Together Children is a collection of spirituals brought to life from award- winning children’s book author and illustrator Ashley Bryan. This editio...Show more Walk Together Children is a collection of spirituals brought to life from award- winning children’s book author and illustrator Ashley Bryan. This edition includes such favorites as “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands;” “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot;” and “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Each song is accompanied by linocut illustrations that capture the strength and spirit of the music. Show less

Walk Together Children is a collection of spirituals brought to life from award- winning children’s book author and illustrator Ashley Bryan. This editio...Show more Walk Together Children is a collection of spirituals brought to life from award- winning children’s book author and illustrator Ashley Bryan. This edition includes such favorites as “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands;” “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot;” and “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Each song is accompanied by linocut illustrations that capture the strength and spirit of the music. Show less

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