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The 12-Bar Blues Form in South African Kwela and Its Reinterpretation
written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934-; in Africa and the Blues (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 174-198
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written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934-; in Africa and the Blues (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 174-198
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Gerhard Kubik, 1934-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Jake Lerole, Daniel Kachamba, 1947-1987, Donald J. Kachamba, 1953-, Elvis Viyuyu
Topic / Theme
Khoisan, Zulu, Cultural identity, Film and films, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Performance practice, Music theory, Musical ensembles, Expression in performance, Audio recordings, African American Music, Blues, Pennywhistle, Bass, one-stringed, Ground-bow, Mbira
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The Black Composer Speaks
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 (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1978), 506 page(s)
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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 (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1978), 506 page(s)
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
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Lucille
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 126-138
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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), 126-138
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
B. B. King, 1925-2015, Blind Lemon Jefferson, 1897-1929, Lonnie Johnson, 1889-1970, Charlie Christian, 1916-1942, Ivory Joe Hunter, 1914-1974, Louis Jordan, 1908-1975, Roy Hawkins, 1903-1974
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Songs, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Performance influences, Radio programs, Improvisation, Guitar, electric, Guitar
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PART III: MEMOIRS: Johannes Brahms as Man, Teacher, and Artist
written by Gustav Jenner, 1865-1920, Susan Gillespie and Kevin C. Karnes; edited by Walter Frisch and Kevin C. Karnes; in Brahms and His World (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2009), 395-438
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written by Gustav Jenner, 1865-1920, Susan Gillespie and Kevin C. Karnes; edited by Walter Frisch and Kevin C. Karnes; in Brahms and His World (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2009), 395-438
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Walter Frisch, Kevin C. Karnes
Author / Creator
Gustav Jenner, 1865-1920, Susan Gillespie, Kevin C. Karnes
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Person Discussed
Gustav Jenner, 1865-1920, Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897, Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827
Topic / Theme
Memories, Music criticism, Character traits, Music composition, Music education, Music theory, Expression in performance, Performance influences
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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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The Color of Jazz: Race and Representation in Postwar American Culture
written by Jon Panish (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1997), 160 page(s)
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written by Jon Panish (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1997), 160 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Jon Panish
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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Epilogue: The Mirrored Self
written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974; in Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 470-491
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written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974; in Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 470-491
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Date Published / Released
1973
Publisher
Doubleday & Company
Person Discussed
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Topic / Theme
African American, American, Music criticism, Colleges and universities, Foods, Composers, Music composition, Performance influences, Music education, Expression in performance, Improvisation
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Chapter 8: A Man of Many Styles
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 178-196
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 178-196
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, Junior Wells, 1934-, Ricky Allen, 1936-2005, Lee Williams, Andrew Odom, 1936-1991
Topic / Theme
African American, Musical instruments, Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Improvisation, Guitar, twelve-string, Guitar, slide, Voice
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Echoes of Africa in Folk Songs of the Americas
written by Beatrice Landeck (New York, NY: David McKay Company, 1961), 184 page(s)
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written by Beatrice Landeck (New York, NY: David McKay Company, 1961), 184 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Beatrice Landeck
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
David McKay Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Folk Music
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Chapter Seven: 1946-1947
written by Stuart Nicholson; in Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Biography (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 107-124
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written by Stuart Nicholson; in Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Biography (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 107-124
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Stuart Nicholson
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Person Discussed
Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996, Leo Watson, 1898-1950, Dizzy Gillespie, 1917-1993, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Milt Gabler, 1911-2001
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Songs, Racism, Personal appearance, Marriage, Popular culture, Wages and salaries, Community service, Orphanages, Sexual intercourse, Audio recordings, Performance influences, Expression in performance, Artistic collaboration, Bars and saloons, Performance practice, Performance criticism, Concerts, Music theory, Recording sessions, Improvisation, Voice
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