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Afro-American Music: A Demonstration Recording

Dr. Willis James
Afro-American Music: A Demonstration Recording

Willis James, former chairman of the Music Department at Spelman College, looks at how the complex musical and linguistic practices of west coast African cultures have been translated into the musical practices of African Americans. In this lecture performance, he covers spirituals, work songs, blues and jazz.

Track Listing

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Dr. Willis James
01:00
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102
Dr. Willis James
02:25
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103
Dr. Willis James
02:13
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104
Dr. Willis James
02:38
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105
Dr. Willis James
08:08
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106
Dr. Willis James
03:14
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107
Dr. Willis James
02:38
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108
Dr. Willis James
02:52
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201
Dr. Willis James
05:20
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202
Dr. Willis James
08:20
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203
Dr. Willis James
05:49
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204
Dr. Willis James
03:17
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205
Dr. Willis James
00:43
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206
Dr. Willis James
03:44
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301
Dr. Willis James
00:30
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302
Dr. Willis James
00:50
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303
Dr. Willis James
00:51
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304
Congregation, Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church, Bogue Chitto, MS
02:03
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305
Moving Star Hall Singers
02:10
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306
Dr. Willis James
01:02
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307
Dr. Willis James
06:44
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308
Dr. Willis James
13:26
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401
Dr. Willis James
01:46
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402
Dr. Willis James
06:11
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403
Dr. Willis James
02:46
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404
Dr. Willis James
03:22
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405
Dr. Willis James
06:02
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406
Dr. Willis James
05:00