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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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Accordions Rising
directed by Roberta Cantow (San Diego, CA: Buffalo Rose Productions, 2015), 1 hour 14 mins
Accordions Rising offers entertaining, conversational style interviews, anecdotal commentary and both formal and informal music performances from celebrated accordionists, composers and bands working in America today. These musicians make up the colorful and thoughtful cast of characters who drive the story by tra...
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directed by Roberta Cantow (San Diego, CA: Buffalo Rose Productions, 2015), 1 hour 14 mins
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Accordions Rising offers entertaining, conversational style interviews, anecdotal commentary and both formal and informal music performances from celebrated accordionists, composers and bands working in America today. These musicians make up the colorful and thoughtful cast of characters who drive the story by tracing their uniquely personal attractions to the instrument and sharing their surprisingly divergent paths: from immigrant roots, Creole...
Accordions Rising offers entertaining, conversational style interviews, anecdotal commentary and both formal and informal music performances from celebrated accordionists, composers and bands working in America today. These musicians make up the colorful and thoughtful cast of characters who drive the story by tracing their uniquely personal attractions to the instrument and sharing their surprisingly divergent paths: from immigrant roots, Creole or Roma beginnings, for example, to a recognition of the very special niche this so-called 'low art' form provides for inspirations in jazz, classical, new music, pop, fusion forms, operatic styles and beyond. The film provides a tapestry of fascinating individuals, their attitudes, deep passions, and above of all else, profound dedication to the instrument. We learn that though still a rebellious lot, these music makers have an audience in some of the hippest hide-a-ways and most sought after mainstream venues. The film makes clear that the so-called 'accordion world' is actually a curious continuum that includes everything from whacky and kitsch to sophisticated, serious, meditative and post modern. As Dr. William Schimmel points out, 'the accordion is the icon of the 21st century.'
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Roberta Cantow
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Buffalo Rose Productions
Topic / Theme
Music, Musical technique, Musical instruments
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 Roberta Cantow – Buffalo Rose Productions – All Rights Reserved
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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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Basic Jazz on Long Play
written by John Lucas, 1917-2001 (Northfield, MN: Carleton College, 1954), 103 page(s)
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written by John Lucas, 1917-2001 (Northfield, MN: Carleton College, 1954), 103 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
John Lucas, 1917-2001
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
Carleton College
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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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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Black Talk
written by Ben Sidran, 1943- (New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1971), 201 page(s)
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written by Ben Sidran, 1943- (New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1971), 201 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Ben Sidran, 1943-
Date Published / Released
1971
Publisher
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Brother Ray: Ray Charles’ Own Story
written by Ray Charles, 1930-2004 and David Ritz (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2003), 368 page(s)
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written by Ray Charles, 1930-2004 and David Ritz (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2003), 368 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Ray Charles, 1930-2004, David Ritz
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
written by Gary Giddins, 1948- (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 128 page(s)
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written by Gary Giddins, 1948- (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 128 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Gary Giddins, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Beech Tree Books
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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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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Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress
written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974 (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 522 page(s)
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written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974 (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 522 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Date Published / Released
1973
Publisher
Doubleday & Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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