With time, these types of formal social contacts faded, and Perry notes that a weakening in importance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was observable in black communities. Given the changing political climate and the increased struggles facing African Americans, new songs known as Freedom Songs, like “We Shall Overcome,” began to emerge as contemporary anthems. This was most evident during the post–Civil Rights era and the rise of the “Black Power” movement. Perry identifies general community connectedness and community-building as principles more influential in its popularity than in efforts to teach the song. Since its composition in 1900, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” has symbolized the pride, expectations, dreams, and aspirations of black Americans. In short, it has helped many to understand what it means to be an African American. Perry’s inclusion of minor events in Africa or other parts of the world in reference to the anthem was distracting. Still, she noted, the concerns and values shared among black communities were similar regardless of location, even within the different regions of the United States. May We Forever Stand is well researched and easy to read. To create a realistic retelling of the story, recollections of community contacts were arranged both chronologically and thematically. Written initially for individuals interested in African American cultural studies, the book has significant importance to musicologists, ethnomusicologists, and music educators. While little musical analysis is provided, the importance of singing together, the contexts in which the song was sung, and the evolution of the song over time is what makes this book most worth the attention of educators. Perry provides a wealth of cultural knowledge for individuals wishing to gain a more socially and culturally relevant perspective of this song. She brings to light many events typically not addressed in mainstream histories. It is a uniquely honest view of what life truly was like for many and how the meaning of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has helped shape generations of African Americans to the present day. The book is an interesting explanation of the social, political, historical, and cultural aspects of music in African American culture. Although the actual musical connection to the Black National Anthem itself was weaker than expected, music historians and educators seeking a deeper understanding of the evolution of the song and its cultural significance will find this a book worth reading. May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem is a historically and culturally significant book of which all members of the music education profession should be aware.

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书评：埃莉诺史密斯的赫尔之家歌曲：简亚当斯芝加哥的抗议和希望音乐

随着时间的推移，这些类型的正式社会交往逐渐消失，佩里指出，在黑人社区中可以观察到“提升每个声音并唱歌”的重要性减弱。鉴于不断变化的政治气候和非裔美国人面临的日益激烈的斗争，被称为自由之歌的新歌曲，如“我们将克服”，开始成为当代国歌。这在后民权时代和“黑人权力”运动兴起时最为明显。佩里将一般社区联系和社区建设视为在其受欢迎程度方面比在教授歌曲方面更有影响力的原则。自 1900 年创作以来，“Lift Every Voice and Sing”象征着美国黑人的骄傲、期望、梦想和抱负。简而言之，它帮助许多人了解身为非裔美国人意味着什么。佩里将非洲或世界其他地区的小事件纳入国歌中，这令人分心。尽管如此，她指出，即使在美国不同地区，黑人社区之间的担忧和价值观是相似的，无论地点如何。May We Forever Stand 是经过充分研究且易于阅读的。为了对故事进行真实的复述，社区接触的回忆按时间顺序和主题进行了安排。这本书最初是为对非裔美国人文化研究感兴趣的个人而写的，对音乐学家、民族音乐学家和音乐教育家具有重要意义。虽然很少提供音乐分析，但一起唱歌的重要性，歌曲演唱的背景，而这首歌随时间的演变正是这本书最值得教育工作者关注的地方。佩里为希望对这首歌获得更多社会和文化相关视角的个人提供了丰富的文化知识。她揭示了许多主流历史中通常没有提到的事件。这是对许多人真正的生活以及“扬起每一个声音和歌唱”的意义如何帮助塑造了几代非裔美国人直到今天的独特而诚实的看法。这本书有趣地解释了非裔美国人文化中音乐的社会、政治、历史和文化方面。尽管与黑色国歌本身的实际音乐联系比预期的要弱，寻求更深入了解这首歌的演变及其文化意义的音乐历史学家和教育家会发现这是一本值得一读的书。May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem 是一本具有历史和文化意义的书，音乐教育界的所有成员都应该知道。