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Subject(s)

• African Americans—Civil rights—History—20th century—Juvenile literature [Browse]
• Civil rights movements—United States—History—20th century—Juvenile literature [Browse]
• Youth—Political activity—United States—History—20th century—Juvenile literature [Browse]
• African Americans—Music—Political aspects—History—20th century—Juvenile literature [Browse]
• Music—Political aspects—United States—History—20th century—Juvenile literature [Browse]
• Singing—Political aspects—United States—History—20th century—Juvenile literature [Browse]
• Choirs (Music)—Political aspects—United States—History—20th century—Juvenile literature [Browse]
• Church music—Political aspects—United States—History—20th century—Juvenile literature [Browse]
• Chicago Children's Choir—History—Juvenile literature [Browse]
• Freedom Singers—History—Juvenile literature [Browse]

Summary note

Blending memorable music with a historical context, this exploration provides a fresh perspective on the civil rights movement by showing how certain songs served as its voice. From the Chicago Children's Choir to the SNCC Freedom Singers, this resource examines the churches and groups that worked to counteract segregation, transforming traditional spirituals to fit the struggle for civil rights. The galvanizing roles of numerous songs are discussed in detail, such as “Lift Every Voice and Sing," “Precious Lord, Take My Hand," “Wade in the Water," and “We Shall Overcome." An accompanying CD, Songs on the Road to Freedom, features the Chicago Children's Choir performing the songs discussed throughout the book.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

• Front Cover
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
• INTRODUCTION: The Movement, the Music, and the Chicago Children's Choir
• Chapter 1: Sunday of Song
• Chapter 2: Rooted in Africa
• Chapter 3: The Civil Rights Movement: The Early Days
• Chapter 4: Singing in the Churches
• Chapter 5: The Civil Rights Movement: The 1960s
• Chapter 6: Jazzing Up the Melody of a Movement
• Chapter 7: South Africa
• Chapter 8: The Movement Continues
• RESOURCES
• SONG APPENDIX
• INDEX
• SONGS ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM CD.

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ISBN

1-56976-352-6

OCLC

608624635

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