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Record #:
21390
Author(s):
Gavins, Raymond
Abstract:
An examination of the ways in which black folklore and song give evidence of the trials and triumphs had during post-Civil War segregation. Prevalent themes in Black folklore often include a trickster defeating a stronger foe, or a hero of superhuman power, while songs often speak of sorrow or anger over oppression.
Source:
North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 66 Issue 4, Oct 1989, p412-442, il, por, f
Subject(s):
Folklore--African Americans; Music--African Americans
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Record #:
36878
Author(s):
Patterson, Beverly
Abstract:
Bill Myers is an artist and interpreter of African American music traditions in his community and region.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 59 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2012, p10-15
Subject(s):
Brown-Hudson Folklore Award; Musicians; Music--African Americans
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Record #:
39442
Author(s):
Ferguson, Robert Hunt
Abstract:
Ferguson reviews the co-authored guidebook about music in eastern North Carolina, focusing on the vibrant traditions and present-day celebrations of African American music.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 60 Issue 1 and 2, Fall/Summer 2013, p88-90
Subject(s):
Books--Reviews; African American musicians; Music--African Americans
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