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When I Hear Spirituals

Cheryl Willis Hudson, illustrated by London Ladd

A girl responds deeply to the sound of African American spirituals, feeling tears, a desire to clap and stomp, and a connection to heritage and history. The book weaves lyrics from twelve spirituals with four significant events in African American history. Lyrical text and song excerpts explore how this music can carry memory, tenderness, strength, pride, hope, and spiritual meaning. Extensive back matter further examines the music’s continuing legacy.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Themes
Cultural Heritage · History · Identity · Music · Religion And Spirituality
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Holiday House
Published
January 7, 2025
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780823453801
Language
English
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