Singing for Freedom: The Hutchinson Family Singers and the Nineteenth-Century Culture of Reform
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (907 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00EJ2DBO2 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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The book documents the Hutchinsons’ impact on abolition and other reform projects and offers an original conception of the rising importance of popular culture in antebellum America.. This engaging book is the first to tell the full story of the Hutchinsons, how they contributed to the transformation of American culture, and how they originated the marketable American protest song.Through concerts, writings, sheet music publications, and books of lyrics, the Hutchinson Family Singers established a new space f
"An Important Part of US History" according to Charlemagne. The Hutchinson Family Singers came from humble beginnings, but exploded into International stardom during the 18An Important Part of US History Charlemagne The Hutchinson Family Singers came from humble beginnings, but exploded into International stardom during the 1840's & 50's. They were very bold in their messages of racial equality, women's suffrage, and teetotaling. This book not only covers the background a. 0's & 50's. They were very bold in their messages of racial equality, women's suffrage, and teetotaling. This book not only covers the background a. "The Original Protest Singers" according to Rob Hardy. If you are old enough, you remember the protest songs of Peter, Paul, and Mary or Bob Dylan. Older still, you remember those of Woody Guthrie. But no one remembers the performances of the Hutchinson Family Singers, although according to Scott Gac, a professor . More Breadth and Depth to the Abolitionist Movement John Michael Albert I bought this book in response to a review in our local arts paper, THE WiRE. I am a musician, a choral musician. I have composed for and conducted volunteer choruses. My last major gig was the Gay Men's Chorus of Houston, with which I was associated for fifte
“Gac’s book is a rare work of cultural history that is a joy to read and that sheds enormous light on the era, suggesting the texture and feel of the time.”—John Stauffer, Harvard University