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The Sacred Harp choral singing tradition originated in the American South in the mid-nineteenth century, spread widely across the country, and continues to thrive this day. This title offers a portrait of several Sacred Harp groups and an insightful exploration of how they manage to maintain a sense of community.

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"Clawson's study is expertly researched and elegantly written. She reveals a rich, roots-oriented musical world in which tradition, memory, and authenticity operate on a variety of levels, from the longstanding legacy of Sacred Harp to the local traditions of places from Sand Mountain, Alabama to the city of Chicago." (David Grazian, University of Pennsylvania)"

I Belong to This Band Hallelujah Community

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: 15/09/2011
      ISBN13: 9780226109596, 978-0226109596
      ISBN10: 0226109593
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Sacred Harp choral singing tradition originated in the American South in the mid-nineteenth century, spread widely across the country, and continues to thrive this day. This title offers a portrait of several Sacred Harp groups and an insightful exploration of how they manage to maintain a sense of community.

      Trade Review
      "Clawson's study is expertly researched and elegantly written. She reveals a rich, roots-oriented musical world in which tradition, memory, and authenticity operate on a variety of levels, from the longstanding legacy of Sacred Harp to the local traditions of places from Sand Mountain, Alabama to the city of Chicago." (David Grazian, University of Pennsylvania)"

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