Roots of music [videorecording] ; and, The music tree /
Roots of music and, The music tree / [videorecording] ;
Roots of music ; and, The music tree
Tony Brown Productions.
- New York, N.Y. : Tony Brown Productions, Video Duplication Center, c1997.
- 2 videodiscs : sd., col. ; 43/4 in.
Title from cassette label. "WNET"--Credits. Originally broadcast as shows #828 and #829 of the PBS program, Tony Brown's journal.
Speaker: Wyatt Tee Walker. Performers: Canaan Baptist Church, Voices of Canaan.
Two part documentary which examines how African American sacred music has formed the foundation of American music. Follows the evolution of the music from slave days to modern times, explaining the historical context of its development and offering examples of different styles.
DVD.
Spirituals (Songs)--History and criticism.
Gospel music--History and criticism.
African Americans--Music--History and criticism.
African Americans--Religious aspects.--Music
Music--African influences.--United States
Title from cassette label. "WNET"--Credits. Originally broadcast as shows #828 and #829 of the PBS program, Tony Brown's journal.
Speaker: Wyatt Tee Walker. Performers: Canaan Baptist Church, Voices of Canaan.
Two part documentary which examines how African American sacred music has formed the foundation of American music. Follows the evolution of the music from slave days to modern times, explaining the historical context of its development and offering examples of different styles.
DVD.
Spirituals (Songs)--History and criticism.
Gospel music--History and criticism.
African Americans--Music--History and criticism.
African Americans--Religious aspects.--Music
Music--African influences.--United States