Recorded Solo Concert Spirituals, 1916-2022

This work catalogs commercially produced recordings of Negro spirituals composed for solo concert vocalists, with over 5,000 tracks sourced from various recording formats. It includes accompaniment, voice types, and dialects, and encourages the use of the recordings for study in studio, concert, worship service, or competition settings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

This extensive work serves as a comprehensive catalog of commercially produced recordings of Negro spirituals specifically crafted for solo concert vocalists. It boasts an impressive collection of over 5,000 tracks, sourced from a diverse range of recording formats. The featured recordings not only enrich the study of concert spiritual performances in studio, concert, worship service, or competition settings but also offer valuable insights into the artistry and craftsmanship of these musical compositions.

Arranged alphabetically, the entries provide detailed information about the accompaniment featured in the concert spiritual recordings. This includes chorus, piano, orchestra, guitar, flute, and violin, among others. Additionally, the guide includes the voice types of soloists and the specific dialects used by various performers. When available, it also lists the composers, publishers, and format information for each recording.

While this guide adopts a discography-like structure, it goes beyond mere historical documentation and actively encourages the use of the recordings themselves. It serves as a valuable resource for music enthusiasts, scholars, and researchers alike, offering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Negro spirituals and their enduring impact on American music.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476684710