Recorded solo concert spirituals, 1916-2022 / compiled by Randye Jones.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jones, Randye, compiler.

Contributor:

Jones, Randye, compiler.

Hilda A. Wurtman Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spirituals (Songs)--Discography.

Spirituals (Songs).

Vocal music--Discography.

Vocal music.

Sacred vocal music--United States--20th century--Discography.

Sacred vocal music.

Sacred vocal music--United States--21st century--Discography.

Songs.

Songs with piano.

Songs with orchestra.

Sacred songs, Unaccompanied.

African Americans--Music--History and criticism.

African Americans.

Genre:

Discographies.

Physical Description:

viii, 599 pages ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2023]

Summary:

"This work catalogs commercially produced recordings of Negro spirituals composed for solo concert vocalists. More than 5,600 tracks are listed, with entries sourced from a variety of recording formats. The featured recordings enhance the study of concert spiritual performance in studio, concert, worship service or competition settings. Arranged alphabetically, entries identify the accompaniment played in each recording, including chorus, piano, orchestra, guitar, flute, violin, and others. The vocal range of each soloist is included, as is the level of dialect used by the performer. The composers, publishers and format information are also listed for each recording. While structured like a discography, this guide extends beyond simply providing historical context and encourages the use of the recordings themselves"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Hilda A. Wurtman Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

9781476684710

1476684715

OCLC:

1342623401

Publisher Number:

99993788759