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Chronicles the origins and evolution of a folk tune beloved by millions worldwide. Dan Gutstein delves into the trajectory of the Liza Jane' family of songs, including the most popular variant Li'l Liza Jane'. Likely originating among enslaved people on southern plantations, the songs are still performed and recorded centuries later.

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An insightful and informative study that traces the cultural history of the ‘Liza Jane’ family of songs." - Lauren Eldridge Stewart, assistant professor of ethnomusicology at Washington University in St. Louis

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      Publisher University Press of Mississippi
      Published 15 January 2023
      ISBN-13 9781496849359
      978-1496849359
      ISBN-10 1496849353
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      Ethnic studies / Ethnicity

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      Book Synopsis

      Chronicles the origins and evolution of a folk tune beloved by millions worldwide. Dan Gutstein delves into the trajectory of the Liza Jane' family of songs, including the most popular variant Li'l Liza Jane'. Likely originating among enslaved people on southern plantations, the songs are still performed and recorded centuries later.

      Trade Review

      An insightful and informative study that traces the cultural history of the ‘Liza Jane’ family of songs." - Lauren Eldridge Stewart, assistant professor of ethnomusicology at Washington University in St. Louis

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