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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

Poor Gal The Cultural History of Little Liza

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      Publisher: MP-MPP University Press of Mississippi
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/15/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781496849342, 978-1496849342
      ISBN10: 1496849345
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      Music reviews and criticism 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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