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4: Communities
written by Kip Lornell and Charles C. Stephenson, Jr.; in The Beat: Go-Go Music from Washington, D.C. (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2009), 136-174
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written by Kip Lornell and Charles C. Stephenson, Jr.; in The Beat: Go-Go Music from Washington, D.C. (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2009), 136-174
Field of Study
American Music
Author / Creator
Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr.
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
René Dickerson
Topic / Theme
African American, Cultural identity, Urban life, Women, Illegal drugs, Violence, Municipal government, Race relations, Performance practice, Music industry, Audio recordings, African American Music
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Part II: 8) The Apple
written by Ross Russell, 1909-2000; in Bird Lives!: The High Life and Hard Times of Charlie (Yardbird) Parker (New York: Da Capo Press, 1996), 107-118
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written by Ross Russell, 1909-2000; in Bird Lives!: The High Life and Hard Times of Charlie (Yardbird) Parker (New York: Da Capo Press, 1996), 107-118
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Ross Russell, 1909-2000
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Harlan Leonard, 1905-1983, Art Tatum, 1909-1956, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
African American, Performing arts life, Starting new job, Performance influences, Whiskey, Social dances, Popular culture, Songs, Death, Municipal government, Performance practice, Contests and competitions, Bars and saloons, 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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Four: Black Beauty, Black Confusion (1965-1970)
written by Nelson George, 1957-; in The Death of Rhythm and Blues (New York, NY: Pantheon Books, 1988), 110-134
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written by Nelson George, 1957-; in The Death of Rhythm and Blues (New York, NY: Pantheon Books, 1988), 110-134
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Nelson George, 1957-
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Person Discussed
Thurgood Marshall, 1908-1993, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., 1908-1972, Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968, Richard Joseph Daley, 1902-1976, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, Aretha Franklin, 1942-2018, B. B. King, 1925-2015, Muddy Waters, 1913-1983, Howlin' Wolf, 1910-1976, Bobby "Blue" Bland, 1930-, Jimi Hendrix, 1942-1970, Sly Stone, 1943-, Del Shields, Clarence Avante, Gary Byrd, 1949-, Bill Drake,...
Thurgood Marshall, 1908-1993, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., 1908-1972, Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968, Richard Joseph Daley, 1902-1976, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, Aretha Franklin, 1942-2018, B. B. King, 1925-2015, Muddy Waters, 1913-1983, Howlin' Wolf, 1910-1976, Bobby "Blue" Bland, 1930-, Jimi Hendrix, 1942-1970, Sly Stone, 1943-, Del Shields, Clarence Avante, Gary Byrd, 1949-, Bill Drake, James Brown, 1933-2006
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Topic / Theme
African American, Politicians, Civil rights, Wages and salaries, Social conflict, Cultural identity, Racial integration, Performing arts life, Marketing and advertising, Radio programs, Deejays, Record labels, Audio recordings, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Musicology, African American Music, Rhythm & Blues, Guitar
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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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Goin' Home...and the Big Treatment
written by Stan Britt; in Dexter Gordon: A Musical Biography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1989), 118-147
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written by Stan Britt; in Dexter Gordon: A Musical Biography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1989), 118-147
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Stan Britt
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Dexter Gordon, 1923-1990, George Cables, 1944-, Victor Lewis, 1950-, Kirk Lightsey, 1937-
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Government functions, General medical conditions, Audio recordings, Performance practice, Concerts, 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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Chapter 1: The Early Years (1929-1946)
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 20-40
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 20-40
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Earl Hooker, 1929-1970
Topic / Theme
African American, Birth registry, Childhood, Family, Migration, Musicians, General medical conditions, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Music education, African American Music, Blues, Guitar, electric, Guitar, slide
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Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Biography
written by Stuart Nicholson (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 370 page(s)
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written by Stuart Nicholson (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 370 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Stuart Nicholson
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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written by Nelson George, 1957- (New York: Penguin Books, 1998), 225 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Nelson George, 1957-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Penguin Books
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Hip-Hop
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