On My Journey Now
An insightful study of the power of song throughout African–American history.
From the moment Africans were taken on board the slave ships, they had a decision to make: to go on into a terrible and unknown future, or to give up. In song, they found a way to mourn, to pray, to find hope, and to build a better tomorrow. Even today, from the best hip-hop lyrics to the hum of an astronaut, we can hear the echo of the spirituals – the songs of a people who chose to live. This powerful study weaves together the words of the spirituals and the story of Africans in America – from the slave ports of Africa to the churches of modern-day America.
Categories: Non-Fiction
For readers aged: 9+
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Format: Hardback
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ISBN: 9780763628857
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Published: 19 Mar 2007
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Price: £12.99
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- Size: 229 x 152 mm
- Pages: 128