# The Books Of American Negro Spirituals

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- Authors: [James Johnson](https://www.bookquiver.com/james-johnson), [J. Rosamond Johnson](https://www.bookquiver.com/j-rosamond-johnson)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2002-12-18

## Description

In two elegant and masterly prefaces, James Weldon Johnson discusses the origin and history of more than 120 of the most significant spirituals known. favourites like " Swing Low Sweet Chariot," " Deep River," and " Go Down, Moses" are arranged for voice and piano by his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, and considered within their African tradition.

## Editions

### The Books Of American Negro Spirituals

- Publisher: da_capo_press
- ISBN: 978-03-0681-202-6
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2002-12-18
- Language: en_GB