Dancing Many Drums: Excavations in African American Dance

Presents a collection of 11 essays exploring the influence of African American music and movement in the American and world culture. Addressing issues of race, gender, politics, history, and dance, the volume includes discussion of Christian conversion and the challenge of dance; dance and identity politics in American Negro Vaudeville, the blues aesthetic, and other topics. Exceptionally good and plentiful b&w illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)