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'In 1930, pianist Roosevelt Sykes recorded as Willie Kelly in Cincinnati, Memphis, and Louisville.'
written by Paul Oliver; in Barrelhouse Blues: Location Recording and Early Traditions of the Blues (New York, NY: Basic Civitas Books, 2009), 240-240
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written by Paul Oliver; in Barrelhouse Blues: Location Recording and Early Traditions of the Blues (New York, NY: Basic Civitas Books, 2009), 240-240
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Miscellaneous artwork
Author / Creator
Paul Oliver
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Basic Civitas Books
Person Discussed
Roosevelt Sykes, 1906-1983
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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Sykes, Roosevelt
written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992; in The Big Book of Blues (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 389-389
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written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992; in The Big Book of Blues (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 389-389
Field of Study
American Music
Author / Creator
Robert Santelli, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Penguin Books
Person Discussed
Roosevelt Sykes, 1906-1983
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Performance practice, African American Music
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The Devil's Son-In-Law: The Story of Peetie Wheatstraw & His Songs
written by Paul Garon, 1942- (Chicago, IL: Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, 2003), 138 page(s)
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written by Paul Garon, 1942- (Chicago, IL: Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, 2003), 138 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Paul Garon, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Document Shortcuts Vol. 1: "God Don't Like It"
Document Shortcuts Vol. 1: "God Don't Like It" (Document Records, 2005), 4 page(s)
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Document Shortcuts Vol. 1: "God Don't Like It" (Document Records, 2005), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1969
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Lightnin' Hopkins, 1912-1982, Roosevelt Sykes, 1906-1983, Little Brother Montgomery, 1906-1985, Son House, 1902-1998, Teddy Bunn, Ralph Willis, Jesse (Babyface) Thomas, Brownie McGhee, 1915-1996, Perline Ellison, Big Joe Williams, 1903-1982
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Recording sessions, Blues, Voice, Guitar
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James 'Stump' Johnson 1929-1964
performed by James (Stump) Johnson, James 'Stump' Johnson 1929-1964 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
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performed by James (Stump) Johnson, James 'Stump' Johnson 1929-1964 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1964
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
James (Stump) Johnson
Author / Creator
James (Stump) Johnson
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
James (Stump) Johnson, Jack Kapp, 1901-1949, Roosevelt Sykes, 1906-1983
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Performance practice, Recording sessions, Boogie-Woogie, Piano
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Jazz Gillum Vol 3 1941 - 1946
performed by Jazz Gillum, 1904-1966, Jazz Gillum Vol 3 1941 - 1946 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
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performed by Jazz Gillum, 1904-1966, Jazz Gillum Vol 3 1941 - 1946 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Jazz Gillum, 1904-1966
Author / Creator
Jazz Gillum, 1904-1966
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Richard Johnson, 1927-, Washboard Sam, 1910-1966, Charlie McCoy, 1941-, Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958, Roosevelt Sykes, 1906-1983
Topic / Theme
African American, Nuclear warfare, Recording sessions, Artistic collaboration, Country/Rural Blues, Voice
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Jazz Gillum Vol 4 1946 - 1949
performed by Jazz Gillum, 1904-1966, Jazz Gillum Vol 4 1946 - 1949 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
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performed by Jazz Gillum, 1904-1966, Jazz Gillum Vol 4 1946 - 1949 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1949
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Jazz Gillum, 1904-1966
Author / Creator
Jazz Gillum, 1904-1966
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958, Muddy Waters, 1913-1983, Big Maceo Merriweather, Leonard Caston, 1917-1987, Roosevelt Sykes, 1906-1983
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Artistic collaboration, Recording sessions, Country/Rural Blues, Harmonica
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Kokomo Arnold Vol. 2 (1935-1936)
performed by Kokomo Arnold, 1901-1968, Kokomo Arnold Vol. 2 (1935-1936) (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
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performed by Kokomo Arnold, 1901-1968, Kokomo Arnold Vol. 2 (1935-1936) (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1936
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Kokomo Arnold, 1901-1968
Author / Creator
Kokomo Arnold, 1901-1968
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
J. Mayo Williams, 1894-1980, Hudson "Tampa Red" Whittaker, 1904-1981, Casey Bill Weldon, 1909-1960, Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941, Roosevelt Sykes, 1906-1983
Topic / Theme
African American, Artistic collaboration, Recording sessions, Musical technique, Country/Rural Blues, Guitar
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Lee Green Vol. 2 (1930-1937)
Lee Green Vol. 2 (1930-1937) (Document Records, 1994), 3 page(s)
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Lee Green Vol. 2 (1930-1937) (Document Records, 1994), 3 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Leothus Lee Green, fl. 1929-1930, Roosevelt Sykes, 1906-1983
Topic / Theme
African American, Songs, Performance practice, City/Urban Blues, Piano
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Leothus Lee Green Vol. 1 (1929-1930)
Leothus Lee Green Vol. 1 (1929-1930) (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
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Leothus Lee Green Vol. 1 (1929-1930) (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Leothus Lee Green, fl. 1929-1930, Roosevelt Sykes, 1906-1983
Topic / Theme
African American, Songs, Performance practice, City/Urban Blues, Piano
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