".a valuable volume.we are indeed indebted to Simpson for.the excellent index, bibliography, and discography make this book all the more valuable.an excellent resource." -- Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association ".likely to be the most penetrating and useful source for some time.as complete a picture of Burleigh as possible.

very readable.Recommended for all libraries." -- Choice Reviews ".Simpson's well-researched volume is an invaluable addition to the anals of American music history.pioneering study." -- Journal Of Erie Studies "Anyone who arranged spirituals with the distinction of Harry Thacker Burleigh and occupied such an important place in the musical development of black Americans is worth a thoroughly documented study of the kind that Anne Key Simpson has now provided." -- Music & Letters ".important.

Simpson has broken new ground by gathering the most extensive colleciton of Burleigh materials since.1966." -- American Music ".laudable.Her book's most valuable contribution is its extensive catalogue of Burleigh's music." -- Isam Newsletter ".fills a gap, because very little is written about the negro spiritual in standard music history books." -- Eir .

1966." -- American Music ".laudable.Her book's most valuable contribution is its extensive catalogue of Burleigh's music." -- Isam Newsletter ".fills a gap, because very little is written about the negro spiritual in standard music history books." -- Eir .1966.

" -- American Music ".laudable.Her book's most valuable contribution is its extensive catalogue of Burleigh's music." -- Isam Newsletter ".fills a gap, because very little is written about the negro spiritual in standard music history books." -- Eir .1966." -- American Music ".

laudable.Her book's most valuable contribution is its extensive catalogue of Burleigh's music." -- Isam Newsletter ".fills a gap, because very little is written about the negro spiritual in standard music history books." -- Eir.