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Author Turck, Mary.

Title Freedom song : young voices and the struggle for civil rights / Mary C. Turck.

Publication Info. Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, [2009]
©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 146 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary Blending memorable music with a historical context, this exploration provides a fresh perspective on the civil rights movement by showing how certain songs served as its voice. From the Chicago Children's Choir to the SNCC Freedom Singers, this resource examines the churches and groups that worked to counteract segregation, transforming traditional spirituals to fit the struggle for civil rights. The galvanizing roles of numerous songs are discussed in detail, such as "Lift Every Voice and Sing," "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," "Wade in the Water," and "We Shall Overcome." An accompanying CD, S.
Subject Chicago Children's Choir -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Freedom Singers (SNCC) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Chicago Children's Choir -- Juvenile literature -- History.
Freedom Singers (SNCC) -- Juvenile literature -- History.
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Youth -- Political activity -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- 20th century -- Music -- Political aspects -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Music -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Singing -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Choirs (Music) -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Church music -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Social Science -- General.
JUVENILE NONFICTION -- United States -- History -- 20th Century.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Turck, Mary. Freedom song. Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, ©2009 (DLC) 2008029673
ISBN 9781569763520 (electronic bk.)
1569763526 (electronic bk.)
9781613743263 (electronic bk.)
1613743262 (electronic bk.)
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