Juneteenth Texas
Description
Juneteenth Texas explores African-American folkways and traditions from both African-American and white perspectives. Included are descriptions and classifications of different aspects of African-American folk culture in Texas; explorations of songs and stories and specific performers such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Manse Lipscomb, and Bongo Joe; and a section giving resources for the further study of African Americans in Texas.
Product Details
| Publisher | University of North Texas Press |
| Publish Date | April 21, 2010 |
| Pages | 376 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781574412833 |
| Dimensions | 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.8 inches | 1.2 pounds |
Reviews
"[T]he editors have contributed significantly to making our past relevant to our present in Juneteenth Texas, a collection of essays that explore African-American folkways and traditions. Drawing upon the expertise of folklorists, musicologists, filmmakers, historians, anthropologists and just plain folks . . . the objective is to use the prism of African-American folklore to enlighten all Americans about our common culture. . . . So evocative is the writing on musical folklore, one longs for a companion CD to add even more vitality to . . . an excellent text."--Dallas Morning News
"This volume on black Texas folklore is a fresh and fascinating contribution to African American history."--Journal of Southern History
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