American Negro Songs " "Three Caprices" (1833–1835)

" "Three Caprices" (1833–1835)

relaxation

1861 edition

attempts to replace the traditional separation of nature and experience with the idea of continuity

single vignettes

American Negro Songs " "Three Caprices" (1833–1835)From joyous gospel to deeply felt blues, this wonderful collection contains vintage songs sung and played through the years by black Americans at work, in church, and for pure entertainment. Included are spirituals, blues, work songs, and a variety of social and dance songs. This important volume was originally compiled in 1940 by Dr. John W. Work, the noted musicologist affiliated with Fisk University and the celebrated Fisk Jubilee Singers. In it,