Negro Folk-Songs: The Hampton Series, Books I-IV Complete

Negro Folk-Songs: The Hampton Series, Books I-IV Complete is a comprehensive collection of traditional African American folk songs compiled by Natalie Curtis-Burlin. The four-volume set includes over 200 songs, including spirituals, work songs, and ballads, all of which were collected during Curtis-Burlin's travels throughout the American South in the early 20th century. The songs are transcribed in both musical notation and phonetic transcription, with accompanying notes on their origins and cultural significance. The collection also includes photographs and illustrations of the singers and musicians Curtis-Burlin encountered during her travels, providing a rich visual context for the music.As a pioneering ethnomusicologist, Curtis-Burlin's work was instrumental in preserving and promoting African American folk music at a time when it was largely ignored by mainstream culture. This collection remains an important resource for scholars and enthusiasts of African American music and culture, offering a glimpse into the rich and diverse musical traditions of the Black community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.