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American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3, Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
directed by Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969 and Sam Pollard, fl. 1989; produced by Julie Sacks, fl. 1996, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989 and Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Ford Foundation JustFilms, American Masters Pictures, Black Public Media and Public Broadcasting Service, in American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2023), 1 hour 22 mins
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, bandleader and social activist--a remarkable series of creative peaks, personal struggles and reinventions--from Jim Crow to the Civil Rights years, from the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.
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directed by Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969 and Sam Pollard, fl. 1989; produced by Julie Sacks, fl. 1996, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989 and Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Ford Foundation JustFilms, American Masters Pictures, Black Public Media and Public Broadcasting Service, in American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2023), 1 hour 22 mins
Description
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, bandleader and social activist--a remarkable series of creative peaks, personal struggles and reinventions--from Jim Crow to the Civil Rights years, from the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Julie Sacks, fl. 1996, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989, Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Ford Foundation JustFilms, American Masters Pictures, Black Public Media, Public Broadcasting Service
Author / Creator
Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Masters
Speaker / Narrator
Quincy Jones, 1933-, Harry Belafonte, 1927-, Fab 5 Freddy, 1951-, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Coleman Hawkins, 1904-1969, Jimmy Heath, 1926-, Max Roach, 1924-2007, Abbey Lincoln, 1930-2010, Randy Weston, 1926-
Person Discussed
Quincy Jones, 1933-, Harry Belafonte, 1927-, Fab 5 Freddy, 1951-, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Coleman Hawkins, 1904-1969, Jimmy Heath, 1926-, Max Roach, 1924-2007, Abbey Lincoln, 1930-2010, Randy Weston, 1926-, Clifford Brown, 1930-1956
Topic / Theme
Drums, Composers, Music composition, Orchestras, Performing arts life, Jazz music, Social reforms, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1966-, Jim Crow laws, 1876-1965
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2023 Max Roach Film, LLC
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Blind Willie McTell, Vol. 3 (1933-1935)
performed by Blind Willie McTell, 1901-1959 and Curley Weaver, 1906-1962 (Document Records, 1990), 1 hour 7 mins
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performed by Blind Willie McTell, 1901-1959 and Curley Weaver, 1906-1962 (Document Records, 1990), 1 hour 7 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Blind Willie McTell, 1901-1959, Curley Weaver, 1906-1962
Author / Creator
Blind Willie McTell, 1901-1959, Curley Weaver, 1906-1962
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
Document Records
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Blind Willie McTell, Vol. 3 (1933-1935)
Blind Willie McTell, Vol. 3 (1933-1935) (Document Records, 1990)
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Blind Willie McTell, Vol. 3 (1933-1935) (Document Records, 1990)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
Document Records
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Broadcasting the Blues: Black blues in the segregation era
(Document Records, 2005), 22 page(s)
Sample
(Document Records, 2005), 22 page(s)
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Document Records
Topic / Theme
Segregation
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Broadcasting the Blues: Black blues in the segregation era
Broadcasting the Blues: Black blues in the segregation era (Document Records, 2005)
Sample
Broadcasting the Blues: Black blues in the segregation era (Document Records, 2005)
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Document Records
Topic / Theme
Segregation
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Peetie Wheatstraw Vol. 1, 1930-1932
performed by Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941 (Document Records, 1994), 1 hour 10 mins
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performed by Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941 (Document Records, 1994), 1 hour 10 mins
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941
Author / Creator
Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941
Date Published / Released
1994-01
Publisher
Document Records
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Peetie Wheatstraw Vol. 2 1934-1935
performed by Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941 (Document Records, 1994), 1 hour 15 mins
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performed by Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941 (Document Records, 1994), 1 hour 15 mins
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941
Author / Creator
Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941
Date Published / Released
1994-01
Publisher
Document Records
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Peetie Wheatstraw Vol. 3 1935-1936
performed by Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941 (Document Records, 1994), 1 hour 13 mins
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performed by Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941 (Document Records, 1994), 1 hour 13 mins
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941
Author / Creator
Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
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Peetie Wheatstraw Vol. 4 1936-1937
performed by Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941 (Document Records, 1994), 1 hour 9 mins
Sample
performed by Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941 (Document Records, 1994), 1 hour 9 mins
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941
Author / Creator
Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
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Peetie Wheatstraw Vol. 5 1937-1938
performed by Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941 (Document Records, 1994), 1 hour 13 mins
Sample
performed by Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941 (Document Records, 1994), 1 hour 13 mins
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941
Author / Creator
Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
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