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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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2: Going to a Go-Go
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), 63-90
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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), 63-90
Field of Study
American Music
Author / Creator
Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr.
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Chuck Brown, 1936-
Topic / Theme
African American, Church services, Cultural identity, Performance influences, Concerts, Performance practice, Music theory, Audio recordings, Improvisation
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Bird Lives
written by Gary Giddins, 1948-; in Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 93-118
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written by Gary Giddins, 1948-; in Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 93-118
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Gary Giddins, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Beech Tree Books
Person Discussed
Gerry Mulligan, 1927-1996, John Lewis, 1920-2001, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Addictions, Character traits, Romantic relationships, Death, General medical conditions, Expression in performance, Audio recordings, Recording sessions, Performance practice, Improvisation
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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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Eric Dolphy: A Musical Biography and Discography
written by Vladimir Simosko, 1943- and Barry Tepperman (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1996), 180 page(s)
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written by Vladimir Simosko, 1943- and Barry Tepperman (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1996), 180 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Vladimir Simosko, 1943-, Barry Tepperman
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Fiddlin' Doc Roberts Vol. 2 (1928-1930)
performed by Doc Roberts, Fiddlin' Doc Roberts Vol. 2 (1928-1930) (Document Records, 1999), 4 page(s)
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performed by Doc Roberts, Fiddlin' Doc Roberts Vol. 2 (1928-1930) (Document Records, 1999), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1928
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Doc Roberts
Author / Creator
Doc Roberts
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Jimmie Burke, 1923-1981
Topic / Theme
American, Waltz, Audio recordings, String Band
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Fiddlin' Doc Roberts Vol. 3 (1930-1934)
performed by Doc Roberts, Fiddlin' Doc Roberts Vol. 3 (1930-1934) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
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performed by Doc Roberts, Fiddlin' Doc Roberts Vol. 3 (1930-1934) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Doc Roberts
Author / Creator
Doc Roberts
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Charles K. Wolfe, 1943-2006
Topic / Theme
American, Waltz, Audio recordings, Violin
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The Great Jazz Pianists: Speaking of Their Lives and Music
written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983 (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 321 page(s)
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written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983 (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 321 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Len Lyons, fl. 1983
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Quill
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkKachamba, Donald J.
written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934-; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 5 page(s)
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written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934-; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 5 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Gerhard Kubik, 1934-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
Donald J. Kachamba, 1953-
Topic / Theme
African, Musicians, Music composition, Performance practice, Audio recordings, Timbre, Music theory, African American Music, Pennywhistle
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkMingus, Charles
written by Brian Priestley, 1946-; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 11 page(s)
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written by Brian Priestley, 1946-; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 11 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Brian Priestley, 1946-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
Charles Mingus, 1922-1979
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Multimedia, Music theory, Expression in performance, Audio recordings, Musical meter and rhythm, Improvisation
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