The Alabama Folk Lyric

The Alabama Folk Lyric
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Publisher : Popular Press
Total Pages : 504
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ISBN-10 : 0879721294
ISBN-13 : 9780879721299
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Book Synopsis The Alabama Folk Lyric by : Ray Broadus Browne

Download or read book The Alabama Folk Lyric written by Ray Broadus Browne and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alabamians have always been a singing people. The settlers who moved into the various sections of the state brought with them songs which reflected their national origins and geographical backgrounds, and as they spread into the hills and over the lowlands they created new songs out of the conditions under which they lived. Also, they absorbed songs from outside sources whenever these pieces could be adapted to their sentiments and ways of life. Thus, by a process of memory, composition and recreation they developed a rich body of folk songs. The following collection a part of the effort to discover and preserve these songs.


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