A New Perspective for the Use of Dialect in African American Spirituals: History, Context, and Linguistics - Paperback

by Felicia Raphael Marie Barber (Author), Andre J. Thomas (Foreword by)

Perfect for conductors and performers alike, this book traces the history of African American English (AAE), its use in African-American Spirituals, and the sociolinguistic impact of the dialect in the United States. The author also synthesizes research on the topic from the past century with application guidelines for teachers and performers.

Author Biography

Felicia Raphael Marie Barber is director of choral activities at Westfield State University.