Bibliograph

From my people, 400 years of African American folklore, edited by Daryl Cumber Dance

Type

Label

From my people, 400 years of African American folklore, edited by Daryl Cumber Dance

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 711-719) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

From my people

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

47922828

Responsibility statement

edited by Daryl Cumber Dance

Sub title

400 years of African American folklore

Summary

A celebration of African American life and culture brings together four hundred years of folklore, traditional tales, recipes, proverbs, legends, folk songs, and folk art

Table Of Contents

Folktales -- Folk music : Spirituals and other freedom songs ; Blues ; Ballads and other folk songs ; Zydeco and ballads from Louisiana Creoles of color ; Rap -- The style of soul -- Folk arts and crafts : Carvings and sculptures ; Pottery ; Dolls and other toys ; Musical instruments ; Graffiti -- Sermons and other speeches -- Family folklore and personal memorates -- Soul food -- Proverbs and other memorable sayings -- Folk rhymes, work songs, and shouts -- Riddles and other verbal tests and contests -- Superstitions and other folk beliefs -- The rumor mill -- Techlore

Classification

Contributor