Downhome Gospel: African American Spiritual Activism in Wiregrass Country

by Jerrilyn McGregory

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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...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1617033189

ISBN13:9781617033186

Release Date:January 2012

Publisher:University Press of Mississippi

Length:224 Pages

Weight:0.79 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Arts, Music & Photography Music Social Science Social Sciences

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