Willis James, former chairman of the Music Department at Spelman College, looks at how the complex musical and linguistic practices of west coast African cultures have been translated into the musical practices of African Americans. In this lecture performance, he covers spirituals, work songs, blues and jazz.
8 Religious Music: A) Guide My Feet B) Ain't But Me One C) My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord D) Good News E) My God Is a Rock in a Weary Land F) God's A-Gonna Straighten'em - When He Comes (Medley)
9 Jubilee Song: "Good News" (Chariot's Comin')
10 Work Song: "Go Tell the Captain"
11 Jump for Joy - Cotton-Screwing Song
12 All I Want Is Union
13 Negro Music from White Sources: A) "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" (White) B) "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" (Negro)
14 Jazz
Willis James, former chairman of the Music Department at Spelman College, looks at how the complex musical and linguistic practices of west coast African cultures have been translated into the musical practices of African Americans. In this lecture performance, he covers spirituals, work songs, blues and jazz.
