Um Hmm: A Feast of African American Stories, Songs, & Poems

Barnwell, Ysaye

ISBN 10: 1564557731 ISBN 13: 9781564557735

Publisher: Sounds True, 2000

Synopsis

Um Hmm
Ysaye M. Barnwell

A delightful feast of African American stories, songs, and poems. Discover stories behind old spiritual songs, the Underground Railroad, and personal stories from Ysaye’s childhood that shaped her life as a singer. Includes two songs from Sweet Honey In The Rock.

9 story trading cards / poster

About this title

Book Description:

A delightful feast of African-American stories, songs, and poems. Meet the frog who wanted to be a singer -- and invents rhythm and blues. Discover stories behind old spiritual songs, the Underground Railroad, and personal stories from Ysaye's childhood that shaped her life as a singer. Her dynamic vocal range and African percussion breathe fresh life into classic children's tunes such as "The Hokey Pokey" and "Hambone". Includes two songs from Sweet Honey In The Rock.

From the Publisher:

Just as the art of storytelling has been shared among communities throughout history, it can be enjoyed now by the entire family. How? Open a Secrets of the World storytelling kit and enter the world of the Whisperers – like Ysaye Barnwell – storytellers who bring faraway places, mythical and modern characters, and cultural traditions from around the world into the living present. Share your own stories with families and friends using the story cards – each with a beautiful hand-painted illustration and words to inspire the imagination. Weaving traditional and personal stories with original music, each collection offers an intimate journey into the hearts of storytellers who reveal the discoveries that awakened them as children.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sounds True
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1564557731
• ISBN 13: 9781564557735
• Binding: Audio Cassette