Small, Christopher, 1927-2011.

Music of the common tongue : survival and celebration in African American music / Christopher Small. - Hanover, NH : University Press of New England, c1998. - xi, 495 pages ; 22 cm. - Music/culture .

Originally published: London : J. Calder ; New York : Riverrun Press, 1987. With new pref. "Wesleyan University Press."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

0819563576 (pbk. : alk. paper)

98023578


African Americans--Music--History and criticism.
Music--History and criticism.--United States
Music--Social aspects.

ML 3556 / .S65 1998

780/.89/96073