A rich source for students of Greek mythology and literature, the Homeric hymns are also fine poetry.

The hymns presented in this book were anonymously composed somewhere in Asia Minor, most likely in the middle of the third century AD. At this turbulent time, the Hellenic past was fighting for its survival, while the new Christian faith ...

Originally published in 1867, this book is a collection of songs of African-American slaves. A few of the songs were written after the emancipation, but all were inspired by slavery.

Includes bibliogrphy, glosary, index

This new edition, featuring four new and updated chapters, will reintroduce Werner's seminal study of black music to a new generation of readers.

Hip-hop evangelism--a compelling look at a rap subgroup that explores its musical, social, and political contexts.

Vii: Hymns To Ganesa, The Darling Deity Makes A Slight Departure From The Predecessor Volumes.Sacred Songs Of India Volume One Contained Songs Of Mystics Intoxicated With God In The Form Of Krishana Or Rama.The Songs On Ganesa Included In ...

The first book written and printed in the New World, the Bay Psalm Book holds a unique place in our cultural history.

Passed down from early settlers in the backwoods of the Southern Uplands, this religious folk tradition hearkens back to a simpler age when Sundays were a time for the Lord and the “singings.” Illustrated with forty-one songs from the ...

Collins reveals the stories behind the greatest hits of Christmas--songs enjoyed for generations.