African American Music An Introduction 2nd Ediiton By Mellonee Burnim, Portia Maultsby
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The textbook African American Music: An Introduction (2nd Edition), edited by ethnomusicologists Mellonee Burnim and Portia Maultsby, features a collection of 17 essays surveying major sacred and secular African American musical genres from the era of slavery into the 21st century. [1]
The book is structured into four main chronological parts, exploring the structural, melodic, rhythmic, and historical contexts of each style: [1, 2]
Part 1: Antebellum Formations (1600s–1800s)
This section looks at the foundational roots of African American music, exploring early continuities and adaptations. Topics include: [1, 2]
- The Translated African Cultural and Musical Past
- African-Derived Instruments (focusing on construction and performance practice)
- Secular Folk Music
- Spirituals [1, 2]
Part 2: Postbellum Period: Music in Transition (Late 1800s–)
This part covers the expansion and codification of musical genres during the Reconstruction and post-slavery eras. Topics include: [1, 2]
Part 3: Music in Migration: Urban Voices (1900–)
This section traces the evolution of genres as African Americans migrated from rural settings to major urban centers. Topics include: [1, 2]
- Art / Classical Music
- Jazz
- Gospel
- Musical Theater [1]
Part 4: Post-Civil Rights and Beyond (1960s/1970s–2000s)
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