Freedom Song: Young Voices and the Struggle for Civil Rights
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- Synopsis
- Blending memorable music with a historical context, this exploration provides a fresh perspective on the civil rights movement by showing how certain songs served as its voice. From the Chicago Children's Choir to the SNCC Freedom Singers, this resource examines the churches and groups that worked to counteract segregation, transforming traditional spirituals to fit the struggle for civil rights. The galvanizing roles of numerous songs are discussed in detail, such as "Lift Every Voice and Sing," "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," "Wade in the Water," and "We Shall Overcome." An accompanying CD, Songs on the Road to Freedom, features the Chicago Children's Choir performing the songs discussed throughout the book.
- Copyright:
- 2008
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 160 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781613743263
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781556527739
- Publisher:
- Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 11/19/21
- Copyrighted By:
- Chicago Review Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Children's Books, Nonfiction
- Grade Levels:
- Fourth grade
- Reading Age:
- 9 and up
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.