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Paperback Downhome Gospel: African American Spiritual Activism in Wiregrass Country Book

ISBN: 1617033189

ISBN13: 9781617033186

Downhome Gospel: African American Spiritual Activism in Wiregrass Country

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Jerrilyn McGregory explores sacred music and spiritual activism in a little-known region of the South, the Wiregrass Country of Georgia, Alabama, and North Florida. She examines African American sacred music outside of Sunday church-related activities, showing that singing conventions and anniversary programs fortify spiritual as well as social needs. In this region African Americans maintain a social world of their own creation. Their cultural performances...

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