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Refinement and Development
written by Tim Dennison, Sr.; in The American Negro and His Amazing Music (New York, NY: Vantage Press, 1963), 31-37
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written by Tim Dennison, Sr.; in The American Negro and His Amazing Music (New York, NY: Vantage Press, 1963), 31-37
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Tim Dennison, Sr.
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
Vantage Press
Person Discussed
John W. Work, 1871-1925, Fritz Kreisler, 1875-1962, Roland Hayes, 1887-, Marian Anderson, 1897-1993, Clarence Cameron White, 1880-1960
Topic / Theme
Caucasian American, African American, Composers, Singers, Discrimination, Performance influences, Performance criticism, Expression in performance, Performance practice, Concerts, African American Music, Voice
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Black Music
written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014 (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1968), 225 page(s)
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written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014 (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1968), 225 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014
Date Published / Released
1968
Publisher
William Morrow and Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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The Modern Scene
written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014; in Blues People: The Negro Experience in White America and the Music that Developed from It. (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1963), 187-248
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written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014; in Blues People: The Negro Experience in White America and the Music that Developed from It. (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1963), 187-248
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
William Morrow and Company
Person Discussed
John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Dizzy Gillespie, 1917-1993, Count Basie, 1904-1984, Lester Young, 1909-1959, Miles Davis, 1926-1991, Ornette Coleman, 1930-2000, Cecil Percival Taylor, 1929-2018, Coleman Hawkins, 1904-1969, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955, Thelonious Monk, 1917-1982
Topic / Theme
Caucasian American, African American, Cultural identity, Discrimination, Racial integration, Segregation, Nomenclature, Musical ensembles, Fads, Cultural life, Musicians, Performance influences, Performance practice, Music arrangement, Musical technique, Musical meter and rhythm, Bars and saloons, Performance criticism, Music criticism, Improvisation, World War II, 1939-1945, Korean Conflict, 1950...
Caucasian American, African American, Cultural identity, Discrimination, Racial integration, Segregation, Nomenclature, Musical ensembles, Fads, Cultural life, Musicians, Performance influences, Performance practice, Music arrangement, Musical technique, Musical meter and rhythm, Bars and saloons, Performance criticism, Music criticism, Improvisation, World War II, 1939-1945, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, Beat Generation, 1950's-1960's, Saxophone, Piano, Drum kit, Big band, Bass, double, Trumpet
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The Dance
written by Julio Finn; in The Bluesman: The Musical Heritage of Black Men and Women in the Americas (London, England: Quartet Books Ltd., 1986), 102-111
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written by Julio Finn; in The Bluesman: The Musical Heritage of Black Men and Women in the Americas (London, England: Quartet Books Ltd., 1986), 102-111
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Julio Finn
Date Published / Released
1986
Publisher
Quartet Books Ltd.
Topic / Theme
African, African American, Dance and dancing, Cultural identity, Religious beliefs, Morality, Performance practice, Performance criticism, African American Music
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Discography and Notes
written by Ray Charles, 1930-2004 and David Ritz; in Brother Ray: Ray Charles’ Own Story (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2003), 341-364
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written by Ray Charles, 1930-2004 and David Ritz; in Brother Ray: Ray Charles’ Own Story (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2003), 341-364
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Ray Charles, 1930-2004, David Ritz
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Ray Charles, 1930-2004
Topic / Theme
Music criticism, Songs, Performance influences, Audio recordings, Performance practice, Performance criticism, Artistic collaboration, Recording sessions, African American Music
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The Color of Jazz: Race and Representation in Postwar American Culture
written by Jon Panish (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1997), 160 page(s)
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written by Jon Panish (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1997), 160 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Jon Panish
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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Dan Emmett and the Rise of Early Negro Minstrelsy
written by Hans Nathan (Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1962), 498 page(s)
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written by Hans Nathan (Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1962), 498 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Hans Nathan
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
University of Oklahoma Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Dancing in the Street: Motown and the Cultural Politics of Detroit
written by Suzanne E. Smith (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1999), 336 page(s)
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written by Suzanne E. Smith (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1999), 336 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Suzanne E. Smith
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Rock
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I Dream a World: The Operas of William Grant Still
written by Beverly Soll (Fayetteville, AR: University of Arkansas Press, 2005), 302 page(s)
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written by Beverly Soll (Fayetteville, AR: University of Arkansas Press, 2005), 302 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Beverly Soll
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
University of Arkansas Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Opera
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Echoes of Africa in Folk Songs of the Americas
written by Beatrice Landeck (New York, NY: David McKay Company, 1961), 184 page(s)
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written by Beatrice Landeck (New York, NY: David McKay Company, 1961), 184 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Beatrice Landeck
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
David McKay Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Folk Music
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