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A well researched account of gospel blues that encompasses the broader cultural and religious histories of the African-American experience between the late 1890s and the 1930s. Harris skilfully contextualizes sacred and secular music styles within African-American religious history and significant social developments of the period.

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'In a text that is rich in historical, cultural and musical data and analysis, the discussion of the conflict over music in the 'old line' churches comes across strongly.' David Horn, University of Liverpool, Popular Music, Volume 13, Part 3 - 1994

The Rise of Gospel Blues The Music of Thomas Andrew Dorsey in the Urban Church

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    Publisher: Oxford University Press
    Publication Date: 7/21/1994 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780195090574, 978-0195090574
    ISBN10: 0195090578
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    Popular music Sacred and religious music Protestantism and Protestant Churches

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    A well researched account of gospel blues that encompasses the broader cultural and religious histories of the African-American experience between the late 1890s and the 1930s. Harris skilfully contextualizes sacred and secular music styles within African-American religious history and significant social developments of the period.

    Trade Review
    'In a text that is rich in historical, cultural and musical data and analysis, the discussion of the conflict over music in the 'old line' churches comes across strongly.' David Horn, University of Liverpool, Popular Music, Volume 13, Part 3 - 1994

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