
"Negro Workaday Songs" by Howard W. Odum and Guy B. Johnson offers a compelling glimpse into the rich tradition of African American work songs in the Southern States. This meticulously prepared republication preserves a vital piece of American folklore, documenting the songs...

"Negro Workaday Songs" is a foundational study of African American folk music and labor traditions, compiled by sociologists Howard W. Odum and Guy B. Johnson. This volume offers a comprehensive look at the spontaneous musical expressions found in the daily lives of Black...