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A Strange Absence
written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934-; in Africa and the Blues (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 66-77
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written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934-; in Africa and the Blues (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 66-77
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, Creole, African, Slave trade, African languages, Musicology, Performance practice, Musical meter and rhythm, Timbre, 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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Barrelhouse Piano Blues & Stomps (1929 - 1933)
performed by Herve Duerson, Barrelhouse Piano Blues & Stomps (1929 - 1933) (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
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performed by Herve Duerson, Barrelhouse Piano Blues & Stomps (1929 - 1933) (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1933
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Herve Duerson
Author / Creator
Herve Duerson
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Teddy Moss
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Performance practice, Recording sessions, Jazz Blues, Ragtime, Piano
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Bird Lives!: The High Life and Hard Times of Charlie (Yardbird) Parker
written by Ross Russell, 1909-2000 (New York: Da Capo Press, 1996), 432 page(s)
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written by Ross Russell, 1909-2000 (New York: Da Capo Press, 1996), 432 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Ross Russell, 1909-2000
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Chapter II. David Nathaniel Baker
written by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003; edited by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003; in The Black Composer Speaks (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1978), 20-73
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written by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003; edited by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003; in The Black Composer Speaks (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1978), 20-73
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Contributor
David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt, Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003
Author / Creator
David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt, Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Person Discussed
David Baker, 1931-
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Composers, Music careers, Racial identity, Music composition, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Musicology, Music education, Performance criticism, Music theory, Musical meter and rhythm, Lyrics, Orchestration (Music), Improvisation
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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 Chitlin Circuit (1952-1960)
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 44-65
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 44-65
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Don D. Robey, 1903-1975, Evelyn Johnson, 1920-2005, Jules Bihari, 1913-1984, Maxwell Davis, 1916-1970
Topic / Theme
African American, Marital relations, Songs, Musicians, Wages and salaries, Personal finances, Employers, Racism, Traffic accidents, Concerts, Lyrics, Musical meter and rhythm, Record labels, Audio recordings, Bars and saloons, Expression in performance, Orchestration (Music), African American Music, Blues, Guitar, electric
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Blues People: The Negro Experience in White America and the Music that Developed from It.
written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014 (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1963), 244 page(s)
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written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014 (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1963), 244 page(s)
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
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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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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Bunk Johnson & His Band "Live" At The Stuyvesant Casino, N.Y.C. (1947)
performed by Bunk Johnson, Bunk Johnson & His Band, Bunk Johnson & His Band "Live" At The Stuyvesant Casino, N.Y.C. (1947) (Document Records, 1999), 4 page(s)
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performed by Bunk Johnson, Bunk Johnson & His Band, Bunk Johnson & His Band "Live" At The Stuyvesant Casino, N.Y.C. (1947) (Document Records, 1999), 4 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Bunk Johnson & His Band, Bunk Johnson
Author / Creator
Bunk Johnson & His Band, Bunk Johnson
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Olivier Adam, fl. 2004-2011, Buddy Bolden, 1877-1931, Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Recording sessions, Music criticism, New Orleans Jazz, Brass group
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