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Downhome Gospel

- African American Spiritual Activism in Wiregrass Country

About Downhome Gospel

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.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781617033186
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 277
  • Published:
  • January 29, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 333 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 7, 2024

Description of Downhome Gospel

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.

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