Downhome Gospel: African American Spiritual Activism in Wiregrass Country by Jer

Description: Downhome Gospel by Jerrilyn McGregory Explores sacred music and spiritual activism in a little-known region of the South, the Wiregrass Country of Georgia, Alabama, and North Florida. Jerrilyn McGregory examines African American sacred music outside of Sunday church-related activities, showing that singing conventions and anniversary programmes fortify spiritual as well as social needs. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jerrilyn McGregory explores sacred music and spiritual activism in a little-known region of the South, the Wiregrass Country of Georgia, Alabama, and North Florida. She examines African American sacred music outside of Sunday church-related activities, showing that singing conventions and anniversary programs fortify spiritual as well as social needs. In this region African Americans maintain a social world of their own creation. Their cultural performances embrace some of the most pervasive forms of African American sacred music--spirituals, common meter, Sacred Harp, shape-note, traditional, and contemporary gospel. Moreover, the contexts in which they sing include present-day observations such as the Twentieth of May (Emancipation Day), Burial League Turnouts, and Fifth Sunday.Rather than tracing the evolution of African American sacred music, this ethnographic study focuses on contemporary cultural performances, almost all by women, which embrace all forms. These women promote a female-centered theology to ensure the survival of their communities and personal networks. They function in leadership roles that withstand the test of time. Their spiritual activism presents itself as a way of life.In Wiregrass Country, ""You dont have to sing like an angel"" is a frequently expressed sentiment. To these women, ""good"" music is Gods music regardless of the manner delivered. Therefore, Downhome Gospel presents gospel music as being more than a transcendent sound. It is local spiritual activism that is writ large. Gospel means joy, hope, expectation, and the good news that makes the soul glad. Flap A study of gospels influence on social awareness in a region of the South that lacked a plantation economy Author Biography Jerrilyn McGregory, Tallahassee, Florida, is associate professor of English at Florida State University. Long Description Jerrilyn McGregory explores sacred music and spiritual activism in a little-known region of the South, the Wiregrass Country of Georgia, Alabama, and North Florida. She examines African American sacred music outside of Sunday church-related activities, showing that singing conventions and anniversary programs fortify spiritual as well as social needs. In this region African Americans maintain a social world of their own creation. Their cultural performances embrace some of the most pervasive forms of African American sacred music?spirituals, common meter, Sacred Harp, shape-note, traditional, and contemporary gospel. Moreover, the contexts in which they sing include present-day observations such as the Twentieth of May (Emancipation Day), Burial League Turnouts, and Fifth Sunday. Rather than tracing the evolution of African American sacred music, this ethnographic study focuses on contemporary cultural performances, almost all by women, which embrace all forms. These women promote a female-centered theology to ensure the survival of their communities and personal networks. They function in leadership roles that withstand the test of time. Their spiritual activism presents itself as a way of life. In Wiregrass Country, ?You dont have to sing like an angel? is a frequently expressed sentiment. To these women, ?good? music is Gods music regardless of the manner delivered. Therefore, Downhome Gospel presents gospel music as being more than a transcendent sound. It is local spiritual activism that is writ large. Gospel means joy, hope, expectation, and the good news that makes the soul glad. Promotional "Headline" A study of gospels influence on social awareness in a region of the South that lacked a plantation economy Details ISBN1604737824 Author Jerrilyn McGregory Short Title DOWNHOME GOSPEL Publisher University Press of Mississippi Language English ISBN-10 1604737824 ISBN-13 9781604737820 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2010 Imprint University Press of Mississippi Place of Publication Jackson Country of Publication United States DEWEY 782.2508996 Illustrations 1, black & white illustrations Residence US Subtitle African American Spiritual Activism in Wiregrass Country AU Release Date 2010-09-30 NZ Release Date 2010-09-30 Publication Date 2010-10-30 UK Release Date 2010-10-30 Pages 224 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2010-10-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130414560;

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