A New Perspective for the Use of Dialect in African American Spirituals: History, Context, and Linguistics
- ISBN-10
- 1793635358
- ISBN-13
- 9781793635358
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 200
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-10-06
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Author
- Felicia Raphael Marie Barber
Description
Perfect for conductors and performers alike, this book traces the history of African American English (AAE), its use in African-American Spirituals, and the sociolinguistic impact of the dialect in the United States. The author also synthesizes research on the topic from the past century with application guidelines for teachers and performers.
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