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60 Minutes, Alma
presented by Scott Pelley, 1957-; produced by Aaron Weisz and Robert G. Anderson, fl. 2000; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2014), 13 mins
A profile of Alma Deutscher, a 12-year-old British music prodigy accomplished in the classical style who wrote her first opera at age ten. Includes interviews with: Guy and Janie Deutscher, Alma's parents; Robert Gjerdingen, professor of music at Northwestern University.
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presented by Scott Pelley, 1957-; produced by Aaron Weisz and Robert G. Anderson, fl. 2000; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2014), 13 mins
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A profile of Alma Deutscher, a 12-year-old British music prodigy accomplished in the classical style who wrote her first opera at age ten. Includes interviews with: Guy and Janie Deutscher, Alma's parents; Robert Gjerdingen, professor of music at Northwestern University.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
Interview, News story
Contributor
Aaron Weisz, Robert G. Anderson, fl. 2000
Author / Creator
Scott Pelley, 1957-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Robert O. Gjerdingen, fl. 1998, Alma Elizabeth Deutscher, 2005-
Topic / Theme
Musical technique, Opera, Music composition, Music theory, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– )
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Copyright © 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Chapter Two: True Relations
written by John Minton; in 78 Blues: Folksongs and Phonographs in the American South (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 45-54
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written by John Minton; in 78 Blues: Folksongs and Phonographs in the American South (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 45-54
Field of Study
American Music
Author / Creator
John Minton
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
Music origins, Folklore, Songs, Audio recordings, Performance influences, Lyrics, African American Music, Folk Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 by the University Press of Mississippi
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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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Afro American Folksongs
written by Henry Edward Krehbiel, 1854-1923 (New York, NY: Frederick Ungar Publishing Company, 1962), 176 page(s)
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written by Henry Edward Krehbiel, 1854-1923 (New York, NY: Frederick Ungar Publishing Company, 1962), 176 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Henry Edward Krehbiel, 1854-1923
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Frederick Ungar Publishing Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Folk Music
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American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory, Part 1, Interview with Horace Clarence Boyer, Musicologist, 1 of 3
directed by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017; produced by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston; interview by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, in American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 27 mins
Horace Boyer interview about a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, who set out on a mission to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals, the religiou...
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directed by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017; produced by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston; interview by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, in American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 27 mins
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Horace Boyer interview about a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, who set out on a mission to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals, the religious anthems of slavery. Driven to physical collapse and even death, the singers proved more successful - and more inspirational - than an...
Horace Boyer interview about a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, who set out on a mission to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals, the religious anthems of slavery. Driven to physical collapse and even death, the singers proved more successful - and more inspirational - than anyone could have imagined.
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017
Date Published / Released
2000, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory
Person Discussed
Horace Clarence Boyer, 1935-2009
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Slaves, Religious beliefs, Folk music, Vocal groups, Singing, Slavery and Abolition, 1776 - 1865, Religion and Belief Systems, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, Family and Culture, Reconstruction (1866–1876), African Americans, Americans
Copyright Message
© 2000-2017 WGBH Educational Foundation
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American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory, Part 2, Interview with Horace Clarence Boyer, Musicologist, 2 of 3
directed by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017; produced by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston; interview by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, in American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory, Part 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 30 mins
Horace Boyer interview about a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, who set out on a mission to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals, the religiou...
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directed by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017; produced by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston; interview by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, in American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory, Part 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 30 mins
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Horace Boyer interview about a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, who set out on a mission to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals, the religious anthems of slavery. Driven to physical collapse and even death, the singers proved more successful - and more inspirational - than an...
Horace Boyer interview about a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, who set out on a mission to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals, the religious anthems of slavery. Driven to physical collapse and even death, the singers proved more successful - and more inspirational - than anyone could have imagined.
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017
Date Published / Released
2000, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory
Person Discussed
Horace Clarence Boyer, 1935-2009, Harriet Tubman, 1820-1913
Topic / Theme
Fundraising, Slaves, Religious beliefs, Music composition, Vocal groups, Reconstruction, US, 1865-1877, Political and Social Movements, Religion and Belief Systems, Race and Gender, Family and Culture, Reconstruction (1866–1876), African Americans, Americans
Copyright Message
© 2000-2017 WGBH Educational Foundation
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American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3, Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
directed by Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969 and Sam Pollard, fl. 1989; produced by Julie Sacks, fl. 1996, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989 and Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Ford Foundation JustFilms, American Masters Pictures, Black Public Media and Public Broadcasting Service, in American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2023), 1 hour 22 mins
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, bandleader and social activist--a remarkable series of creative peaks, personal struggles and reinventions--from Jim Crow to the Civil Rights years, from the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.
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directed by Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969 and Sam Pollard, fl. 1989; produced by Julie Sacks, fl. 1996, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989 and Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Ford Foundation JustFilms, American Masters Pictures, Black Public Media and Public Broadcasting Service, in American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2023), 1 hour 22 mins
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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, bandleader and social activist--a remarkable series of creative peaks, personal struggles and reinventions--from Jim Crow to the Civil Rights years, from the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Julie Sacks, fl. 1996, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989, Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Ford Foundation JustFilms, American Masters Pictures, Black Public Media, Public Broadcasting Service
Author / Creator
Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Masters
Speaker / Narrator
Quincy Jones, 1933-, Harry Belafonte, 1927-, Fab 5 Freddy, 1951-, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Coleman Hawkins, 1904-1969, Jimmy Heath, 1926-, Max Roach, 1924-2007, Abbey Lincoln, 1930-2010, Randy Weston, 1926-
Person Discussed
Quincy Jones, 1933-, Harry Belafonte, 1927-, Fab 5 Freddy, 1951-, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Coleman Hawkins, 1904-1969, Jimmy Heath, 1926-, Max Roach, 1924-2007, Abbey Lincoln, 1930-2010, Randy Weston, 1926-, Clifford Brown, 1930-1956
Topic / Theme
Drums, Composers, Music composition, Orchestras, Performing arts life, Jazz music, Social reforms, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1966-, Jim Crow laws, 1876-1965
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2023 Max Roach Film, LLC
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The American Negro and His Amazing Music
written by Tim Dennison, Sr. (New York, NY: Vantage Press, 1963), 76 page(s)
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written by Tim Dennison, Sr. (New York, NY: Vantage Press, 1963), 76 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Tim Dennison, Sr.
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
Vantage Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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The Anti-Slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs
written by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884; edited by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884 (Oropesa, Castilla-La Mancha: Bela Marsh Publishers, 1848), 47 page(s)
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written by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884; edited by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884 (Oropesa, Castilla-La Mancha: Bela Marsh Publishers, 1848), 47 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Lyrics
Contributor
William Wells Brown, 1814-1884
Author / Creator
William Wells Brown, 1814-1884
Date Published / Released
1848-06, 1848
Publisher
Bela Marsh Publishers
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Barrelhouse Blues: Location Recording and Early Traditions of the Blues
written by Paul Oliver (New York, NY: Basic Civitas Books, 2009), 240 page(s)
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written by Paul Oliver (New York, NY: Basic Civitas Books, 2009), 240 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Paul Oliver
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Basic Civitas Books
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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