Author: Stuart Stotts
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547487401
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
“We Shall Overcome” isn’t a complicated piece of music. The first verse has only twenty-two words, most of them repeated. The melody is straightforward. The chords are basic. Yet the song has had a profound effect on people throughout the United States—and the world. In clear, accessible language Stuart Stotts explores the roots of the tune and the lyrics in traditional African music and Christian hymns. He demonstrates the key role “We Shall Overcome” played in the civil rights, labor, and anti-war movements in America. And he traces the song’s transformation into an international anthem. With its dramatic stories and memorable quotes, this saga of a famous piece of music offers a unique way of looking at social history. Author’s note, bibliography, source notes, index.
We Shall Overcome
Author: Stuart Stotts
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547487401
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
“We Shall Overcome” isn’t a complicated piece of music. The first verse has only twenty-two words, most of them repeated. The melody is straightforward. The chords are basic. Yet the song has had a profound effect on people throughout the United States—and the world. In clear, accessible language Stuart Stotts explores the roots of the tune and the lyrics in traditional African music and Christian hymns. He demonstrates the key role “We Shall Overcome” played in the civil rights, labor, and anti-war movements in America. And he traces the song’s transformation into an international anthem. With its dramatic stories and memorable quotes, this saga of a famous piece of music offers a unique way of looking at social history. Author’s note, bibliography, source notes, index.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547487401
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
“We Shall Overcome” isn’t a complicated piece of music. The first verse has only twenty-two words, most of them repeated. The melody is straightforward. The chords are basic. Yet the song has had a profound effect on people throughout the United States—and the world. In clear, accessible language Stuart Stotts explores the roots of the tune and the lyrics in traditional African music and Christian hymns. He demonstrates the key role “We Shall Overcome” played in the civil rights, labor, and anti-war movements in America. And he traces the song’s transformation into an international anthem. With its dramatic stories and memorable quotes, this saga of a famous piece of music offers a unique way of looking at social history. Author’s note, bibliography, source notes, index.
How Music Can Make You Better
Author: Indre Viskontas
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452172277
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
How can certain songs carry us through a tough workout, comfort us after a breakup, or unite 50,000 diverse fans? In this fascinating field guide, neuroscientist and opera singer Indre Viskontas investigates what music is and how it can change us for the better—from deep in our neurons to across our entire society. Whether hip-hop fans, classically trained pianists, or vinyl collectors, readers will think about their favorite songs in a whole new way by the end of this book. This is a vibrant and smart gift for any audiophile.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452172277
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
How can certain songs carry us through a tough workout, comfort us after a breakup, or unite 50,000 diverse fans? In this fascinating field guide, neuroscientist and opera singer Indre Viskontas investigates what music is and how it can change us for the better—from deep in our neurons to across our entire society. Whether hip-hop fans, classically trained pianists, or vinyl collectors, readers will think about their favorite songs in a whole new way by the end of this book. This is a vibrant and smart gift for any audiophile.
Franklin Square Song Collection
Author:
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Category : Hymns, English
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hymns, English
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
We Shall Overcome
Author: Debbie Levy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545846769
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Traces the history of the inspiring anthem and explains how it has come to represent the right for equality and freedom around the world.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545846769
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Traces the history of the inspiring anthem and explains how it has come to represent the right for equality and freedom around the world.
The Musical Monitor
Author:
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Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Franklin Square Song Collection
Author: John Piersol McCaskey
Publisher:
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Category : Hymns, English
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hymns, English
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The Etude. E
Author:
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Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Includes music.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Includes music.
Faithful Generations
Author: John R. Mabry
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 0819228206
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Faithful Generations provides a hopeful and helpful guide to the different adult generations alive today, discussing the events that formed them and the issues important to them. Most importantly, it describes their spiritual distinctions the particular needs, gifts and concerns that drive these different generations. With a basic understanding of how other generations think and what drives them spiritually, ministers and congregations can not only avoid conflict, but also put those distinctions to work in order to minister more effectively and create harmony in our religious communities.
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 0819228206
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Faithful Generations provides a hopeful and helpful guide to the different adult generations alive today, discussing the events that formed them and the issues important to them. Most importantly, it describes their spiritual distinctions the particular needs, gifts and concerns that drive these different generations. With a basic understanding of how other generations think and what drives them spiritually, ministers and congregations can not only avoid conflict, but also put those distinctions to work in order to minister more effectively and create harmony in our religious communities.
Musical News
Author:
Publisher:
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Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
King's Man
Author: Angus Donald
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250014689
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Entreated by a betrayed and imprisoned Richard the Lionheart to save England, Robin Hood, a renegade earl and former outlaw, embarks on a deadly mission at the side of loyal lieutenant Alan Dale in a heroic bid to restore the king to the throne.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250014689
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Entreated by a betrayed and imprisoned Richard the Lionheart to save England, Robin Hood, a renegade earl and former outlaw, embarks on a deadly mission at the side of loyal lieutenant Alan Dale in a heroic bid to restore the king to the throne.