A New Anthology of Art Songs by African American Composers

A New Anthology of Art Songs by African American Composers
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Publisher : SIU Press
Total Pages : 220
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ISBN-10 : 0809325233
ISBN-13 : 9780809325238
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Book Synopsis A New Anthology of Art Songs by African American Composers by : Margaret R. Simmons

Download or read book A New Anthology of Art Songs by African American Composers written by Margaret R. Simmons and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Including thirty-nine pieces for voice and piano created since 1968 by eighteen artists, ANew Anthology of Art Songs by African American Composers navigates a varied musical terrain from classical European tradiĀ­tions to jazz and spirituals. With nearly half of the featured songs composed by women and with others by lesser-known and emerging composers, this imĀ­portant collection offers a diverse, representative sampling of African American art songs and works to secure the places of these songs and artists in the canon of contemporary American music.


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