Many studies of African-American gospel music spotlight history and style. This one, however, is focused mainly on grassroots makers and singers. Most of those included here are not stars. A few have received national recognition, but most are known only in their own home areas. Yet their collective stories presented in this book indicate that black gospel music is one of the most prevalent forms of contemporary American song.
Its author Alan Young is a New Zealander who came to the South seeking authentic blues music. Instead, he found gospel to be the most pervasive, fundamental...
Many studies of African-American gospel music spotlight history and style. This one, however, is focused mainly on grassroots makers and singers. ...
A superbly illustrated journey through the landscape and events of the life of the iconic Scottish knight who was brought to life in the film "Braveheart"For nearly 700 years debate has raged over the true nature of William Wallace and his role in Scotland's turbulent historywas he the Braveheart of Blind Harry's legendary account, the bold, but savage, hero of the Scottish wars, or, as some contemporary chroniclers attested, was he nothing but a villainous thief and vagrant fugitive? This book draws on a wide range of contemporary and modern sources to look behind the figure of legend to...
A superbly illustrated journey through the landscape and events of the life of the iconic Scottish knight who was brought to life in the film "Bravehe...