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Chapter Three: Let's Get This Dance Started
written by John Minton; in 78 Blues: Folksongs and Phonographs in the American South (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 55-87
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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), 55-87
Field of Study
American Music
Author / Creator
John Minton
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
Songs, Sermons, Storytelling, Audio recordings, Record labels, Performance practice, Bars and saloons, African American Music, Folk Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 by the University Press of Mississippi
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Acrobatics of Dance: The Sierra Leone National Dance Company, 1972
directed by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; produced by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; interview by Faubion Bowers, 1917-1999; performed by James Macandrew, 1906-1988, National Dance Troupe of Sierra Leone (Creative Arts Television, 2007), 28 mins
Documentary on the astoundingly energetic national dance company of Sierra Leone, on Africa’s west coast. In 1964 they won the international dance competition at the New York Worlds Fair with their display of folkloric dances. Several years later they came back on tour and taped this sampling of their repertory,...
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directed by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; produced by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; interview by Faubion Bowers, 1917-1999; performed by James Macandrew, 1906-1988, National Dance Troupe of Sierra Leone (Creative Arts Television, 2007), 28 mins
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Documentary on the astoundingly energetic national dance company of Sierra Leone, on Africa’s west coast. In 1964 they won the international dance competition at the New York Worlds Fair with their display of folkloric dances. Several years later they came back on tour and taped this sampling of their repertory, which reflects the cultural diversity and tribal traditions of the country. Commentary by dance authority Faubion Bowers takes the vie...
Documentary on the astoundingly energetic national dance company of Sierra Leone, on Africa’s west coast. In 1964 they won the international dance competition at the New York Worlds Fair with their display of folkloric dances. Several years later they came back on tour and taped this sampling of their repertory, which reflects the cultural diversity and tribal traditions of the country. Commentary by dance authority Faubion Bowers takes the viewer through a variety of dances, and an interview with the company’s director, who explains that thirteen different tribal and language groups are represented in this group. Dances shown here -- from several different tribal traditions --include celebrating the harvest, welcoming a visitor, acknowledging a benevolent demon, announcing happiness, and marking an important occasion. The performances feature traditional folkloric instruments and costumes. 1972.
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Date Written / Recorded
1972
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance, Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
National Dance Troupe of Sierra Leone, James Macandrew, 1906-1988
Contributor
Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013
Author / Creator
Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, National Dance Troupe of Sierra Leone, Faubion Bowers, 1917-1999, James Macandrew, 1906-1988
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Creative Arts Television
Topic / Theme
Cultural identity, Religious rites and ceremonies, Social dances, African ethnic groups
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2007 by Creative Arts Television
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Growing with Site-Specific Performance
directed by Charles Dennis, 1946-; choreographed by Martha Bowers; produced by Charles Dennis, 1946-; interview by Charles Dennis, 1946-; performed by Martha Bowers; in Site Specific Dance - Martha Bowers #1, Alive & Kicking, Program 89 (New York, NY: Charles Dennis Productions, 2007), 4 mins
Site Specific Dance: Martha Bowers & Dance Theatre Etcetera Part 1 This two part series focuses on Brooklyn based choreographer/director Martha Bowers and her site-specific performance work. In a revealing interview Bowers traces the origins & development of her work and her interest in integrating choreography wi...
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directed by Charles Dennis, 1946-; choreographed by Martha Bowers; produced by Charles Dennis, 1946-; interview by Charles Dennis, 1946-; performed by Martha Bowers; in Site Specific Dance - Martha Bowers #1, Alive & Kicking, Program 89 (New York, NY: Charles Dennis Productions, 2007), 4 mins
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Site Specific Dance: Martha Bowers & Dance Theatre Etcetera Part 1 This two part series focuses on Brooklyn based choreographer/director Martha Bowers and her site-specific performance work. In a revealing interview Bowers traces the origins & development of her work and her interest in integrating choreography with social activism as she created panoramic site specific works that featured high levels of community participation. Included are exce...
Site Specific Dance: Martha Bowers & Dance Theatre Etcetera Part 1 This two part series focuses on Brooklyn based choreographer/director Martha Bowers and her site-specific performance work. In a revealing interview Bowers traces the origins & development of her work and her interest in integrating choreography with social activism as she created panoramic site specific works that featured high levels of community participation. Included are excerpts from “On The Waterfront” (1993), “Blue Train” (1998), “Safe Harbor” (1998), “Safe Harbor - Cork, Ireland” (2001).
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Date Written / Recorded
2007
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Interview
Performer / Ensemble
Martha Bowers
Contributor
Martha Bowers, Charles Dennis, 1946-
Author / Creator
Martha Bowers, Charles Dennis, 1946-
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Charles Dennis Productions
Series
Alive & Kicking
Topic / Theme
Choreography, Movement in performance, Religious rites and ceremonies, Performance venues, Audiences, Dance
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Amen! - A Gospel Celebration
produced by Robert Woods, 1947-; performed by Erich Kunzel, 1935-2009, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Telarc, 1993), 55 mins, 14 page(s)
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produced by Robert Woods, 1947-; performed by Erich Kunzel, 1935-2009, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Telarc, 1993), 55 mins, 14 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1993-03
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Erich Kunzel, 1935-2009
Contributor
Michael Bishop, Robert Woods, 1947-
Author / Creator
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Erich Kunzel, 1935-2009
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Telarc
Topic / Theme
God, Worship, Salvation
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1993. Used by permission of Telarc International Corporation. All rights reserved.
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THE DANCE DIVINE
written by Eleanor Flaig, 1902-1954; in The American Dancer, Vol. 5, no. 1, September, 1931, The American Dancer, Vol. 5, no. 1, September, 1931 (Los Angeles, CA: American Dancer Publishing Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 14-15
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written by Eleanor Flaig, 1902-1954; in The American Dancer, Vol. 5, no. 1, September, 1931, The American Dancer, Vol. 5, no. 1, September, 1931 (Los Angeles, CA: American Dancer Publishing Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 14-15
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Periodical article
Author / Creator
Eleanor Flaig, 1902-1954
Date Published / Released
1931-09, 1931
Publisher
American Dancer Publishing Company
Series
The American Dancer
Topic / Theme
Dance and dancing, Religious festivals, Ballet
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Fox Horn / Cherokee Song of Welcome (medley)
produced by Jean Bell Thomas, 1882-1982; in American Folk Song Festival: Jean Thomas, The Traipsin' Woman (Folkways Records, 1960), 2 mins
Created in 1931, the American Folk Song Festival helped Kentucky mountain singers share their music with the world. Perhaps more relevantly, it allowed the rest of the world to hear the music of these singers, including members of the Hatfield and McCoy families. This album was recorded in the 1950s, and feature...
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produced by Jean Bell Thomas, 1882-1982; in American Folk Song Festival: Jean Thomas, The Traipsin' Woman (Folkways Records, 1960), 2 mins
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Created in 1931, the American Folk Song Festival helped Kentucky mountain singers share their music with the world. Perhaps more relevantly, it allowed the rest of the world to hear the music of these singers, including members of the Hatfield and McCoy families. This album was recorded in the 1950s, and features singers of all ages.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Jean Bell Thomas, 1882-1982
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Folkways Records
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies
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Antarjali Yatra
directed by Goutam Ghose; performed by Robi Ghosh, 1931-1997, Promode Ganguly, fl. 1940 and Vasant Choudhury, 1928-2000 (India: National Film Development Corporation Ltd), 2 hours 1 mins
A father encourages his daughter to marry a dying man in order to inherit his wealth in this social drama set in 1830s India. She is expected to practice the ancient Hindu ritual known as suttee in which the widow throws herself on the burning funeral pyre of her late husband. The British colonial government has o...
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directed by Goutam Ghose; performed by Robi Ghosh, 1931-1997, Promode Ganguly, fl. 1940 and Vasant Choudhury, 1928-2000 (India: National Film Development Corporation Ltd), 2 hours 1 mins
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A father encourages his daughter to marry a dying man in order to inherit his wealth in this social drama set in 1830s India. She is expected to practice the ancient Hindu ritual known as suttee in which the widow throws herself on the burning funeral pyre of her late husband. The British colonial government has outlawed the practice, and an untouchable tries to persuade the woman to abandon the idea that will lead to her death. The dying man oft...
A father encourages his daughter to marry a dying man in order to inherit his wealth in this social drama set in 1830s India. She is expected to practice the ancient Hindu ritual known as suttee in which the widow throws herself on the burning funeral pyre of her late husband. The British colonial government has outlawed the practice, and an untouchable tries to persuade the woman to abandon the idea that will lead to her death. The dying man often comes to life to display his jealousy as people prepare for his funeral on the banks of the Ganges River.
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Date Written / Recorded
1987
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Robi Ghosh, 1931-1997, Promode Ganguly, fl. 1940, Vasant Choudhury, 1928-2000
Author / Creator
Goutam Ghose, Robi Ghosh, 1931-1997, Promode Ganguly, fl. 1940, Vasant Choudhury, 1928-2000
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
National Film Development Corporation Ltd
Topic / Theme
Marriage, Religious practices
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987 Used by permission of National Film Development Corporation.
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Emancipation Hymn Of The West Indian Negroes
written by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884; edited by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884; in The Anti-Slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs (Oropesa, Castilla-La Mancha: Bela Marsh Publishers, 1848), 11-12
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written by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884; edited by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884; in The Anti-Slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs (Oropesa, Castilla-La Mancha: Bela Marsh Publishers, 1848), 11-12
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, Liberty, Slavery, Emancipation of slaves, Hymns, African American Music
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Bach: Cantatas, BWV 10, 12, 13
composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750; conducted by Helmuth Rilling, 1933-; performed by Bach-Ensemble, Bach: Cantatas, BWV 10, 12, 13 (Hänssler Classic, 1998), 24 page(s)
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composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750; conducted by Helmuth Rilling, 1933-; performed by Bach-Ensemble, Bach: Cantatas, BWV 10, 12, 13 (Hänssler Classic, 1998), 24 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1981
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Bach-Ensemble
Contributor
Helmuth Rilling, 1933-
Author / Creator
Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750, Bach-Ensemble
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Hänssler Classic
Topic / Theme
Hymns, Music theory, Music criticism, Cantata, Mixed Choir
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Bach: Cantatas, BWV 1-3
composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750; conducted by Helmuth Rilling, 1933-; performed by Bach-Ensemble, Bach: Cantatas, BWV 1-3 (Hänssler Classic, 1998), 27 page(s)
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composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750; conducted by Helmuth Rilling, 1933-; performed by Bach-Ensemble, Bach: Cantatas, BWV 1-3 (Hänssler Classic, 1998), 27 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1987
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Bach-Ensemble
Contributor
Helmuth Rilling, 1933-
Author / Creator
Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750, Bach-Ensemble
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Hänssler Classic
Person Discussed
Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608
Topic / Theme
Hymns, Music arrangement, Music theory, Cantata, Chorus
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