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78 Blues: Folksongs and Phonographs in the American South
written by John Minton (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 302 page(s)
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written by John Minton (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 302 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
John Minton
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Folk Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 by the University Press of Mississippi
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The Diamond
produced by Steven Smolian; performed by Bill Crofut, 1935-1999 and Steve Addiss; in 400 Years of Folk Music (Folkways Records, 1964), 2 mins
In the early 1960s, multi-instrumentalists Steve Addiss, Bill Crofut, and Tim Prentice traveled to China, Southeast Asia, and Africa as part of the State Department's Cultural Exchange Program. This recording features tunes and songs associated with their journeysome from their own repertoire, and some learned...
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produced by Steven Smolian; performed by Bill Crofut, 1935-1999 and Steve Addiss; in 400 Years of Folk Music (Folkways Records, 1964), 2 mins
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In the early 1960s, multi-instrumentalists Steve Addiss, Bill Crofut, and Tim Prentice traveled to China, Southeast Asia, and Africa as part of the State Department's Cultural Exchange Program. This recording features tunes and songs associated with their journeysome from their own repertoire, and some learned from local musicians during their trip.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Bill Crofut, 1935-1999, Steve Addiss
Contributor
Steven Smolian
Author / Creator
Bill Crofut, 1935-1999, Steve Addiss
Date Published / Released
1964
Publisher
Folkways Records
Topic / Theme
Whaling
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Africa and the Blues
written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 240 page(s)
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written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 240 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Gerhard Kubik, 1934-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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African American Music: A Chronology: 1619-19957: 1970-1980: The Music of Commercialism and Fusion
written by Hansonia L. Caldwell, fl. 1999 (Los Angeles, CA: Ikoro Communications, 1995), 32 page(s)
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written by Hansonia L. Caldwell, fl. 1999 (Los Angeles, CA: Ikoro Communications, 1995), 32 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Compendium
Author / Creator
Hansonia L. Caldwell, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Ikoro Communications
Topic / Theme
African American, Capitalism, Entertainment industry, Sociocultural trends, Performance influences, Audio recordings, African American Music
Copyright Message
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 1995 by Hansonia L. Caldwell.
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African American Music: A Chronology: 1619-19958: 1981-1995: The Music of New Media and Contemporary Griots
written by Hansonia L. Caldwell, fl. 1999 (Los Angeles, CA: Ikoro Communications, 1995), 54 page(s)
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written by Hansonia L. Caldwell, fl. 1999 (Los Angeles, CA: Ikoro Communications, 1995), 54 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Compendium
Author / Creator
Hansonia L. Caldwell, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Ikoro Communications
Topic / Theme
African American, Television, Film and films, Entertainment industry, Music origins, Sociocultural trends, Performance influences, African American Music
Copyright Message
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 1995 by Hansonia L. Caldwell.
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Al Miller 1927-1936
performed by Al Miller, Al Miller 1927-1936 (Document Records, 1995), 4 page(s)
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performed by Al Miller, Al Miller 1927-1936 (Document Records, 1995), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1936
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Al Miller
Author / Creator
Al Miller
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
J. Mayo Williams, 1894-1980
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Performance practice, Recording sessions, Jazz Blues, Vocals, male
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Albert Ammons - Alternate Takes, Radio Performances, Unissued Home Recordings (1936-1946)
performed by Albert Ammons, 1907-1949, Albert Ammons - Alternate Takes, Radio Performances, Unissued Home Recordings (1936-1946) (Document Records, 1997), 8 page(s)
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performed by Albert Ammons, 1907-1949, Albert Ammons - Alternate Takes, Radio Performances, Unissued Home Recordings (1936-1946) (Document Records, 1997), 8 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Albert Ammons, 1907-1949
Author / Creator
Albert Ammons, 1907-1949
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Meade Lux Lewis, 1905-1964, Frankie Jaxon, 1895-1970, John Oscar, Big Joe Turner, 1911-1985
Topic / Theme
African American, Music criticism, Musical technique, Recording sessions, Boogie-Woogie, Piano
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Alberta Hunter Vol. 1 (1921-1923)
performed by Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984, Alberta Hunter Vol. 1 (1921-1923) (Document Records, 1996), 4 page(s)
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performed by Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984, Alberta Hunter Vol. 1 (1921-1923) (Document Records, 1996), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1923
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984
Author / Creator
Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Eubie Blake, 1887-1983, Jimmy Lytell, 1904-1972, Phil Napoleon, Frank Signorelli, 1901-1975, Porter Grainger, Fletcher Henderson, 1897-1952, Don Redman, 1900-1964
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Recording sessions, Artistic collaboration, Jazz Blues, Voice
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Alberta Hunter Vol. 2 (1923-1924)
performed by Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984, Alberta Hunter Vol. 2 (1923-1924) (Document Records, 1996), 4 page(s)
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performed by Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984, Alberta Hunter Vol. 2 (1923-1924) (Document Records, 1996), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1924
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984
Author / Creator
Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Lovie Austin, 1887-1972, Fats Waller, 1904-1943, Jimmy O'Bryant, 1896-1928, Fletcher Henderson, 1897-1952, Tommy Ladnier, 1900-1939
Topic / Theme
African American, Theater careers, Recording sessions, Artistic collaboration, Jazz Blues, Voice
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Alberta Hunter Vol. 3 (1924-1927)
performed by Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984, Alberta Hunter Vol. 3 (1924-1927) (Document Records, 1996), 4 page(s)
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performed by Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984, Alberta Hunter Vol. 3 (1924-1927) (Document Records, 1996), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1927
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984
Author / Creator
Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Sidney Bechet, 1897-1959, Buster Bailey, 1902-1967, Ethel Finnie, Johnny Dodds, 1892-1940, King Oliver, 1881-1938
Topic / Theme
African American, Artistic collaboration, Recording sessions, Jazz Blues, Voice
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