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78 Blues: Folksongs and Phonographs in the American South
written by John Minton (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 302 page(s)
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written by John Minton (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 302 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
John Minton
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
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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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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Ballads of La Salle County, Illinois - The Story of Ottawa, Illinois
(Folkways Records, 1957), 31 mins
This collection of modern ballads tells the story of Ottawa, Illinois from the Starved Rock massacre to the Cherry Mine tragedy. Written and performed by Keith Clark, these compositions are the product of extensive archival research and interviews. The liner notes include lyrics and chord changes for each song.
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(Folkways Records, 1957), 31 mins
Description
This collection of modern ballads tells the story of Ottawa, Illinois from the Starved Rock massacre to the Cherry Mine tragedy. Written and performed by Keith Clark, these compositions are the product of extensive archival research and interviews. The liner notes include lyrics and chord changes for each song.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1957
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Basic Jazz on Long Play
written by John Lucas, 1917-2001 (Northfield, MN: Carleton College, 1954), 103 page(s)
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written by John Lucas, 1917-2001 (Northfield, MN: Carleton College, 1954), 103 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
John Lucas, 1917-2001
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
Carleton College
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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Been Here and Gone
written by Frederic Ramsey, Jr., 1915-1995 (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1960), 177 page(s)
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written by Frederic Ramsey, Jr., 1915-1995 (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1960), 177 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Frederic Ramsey, Jr., 1915-1995
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Ben Folds: Extended interview: 2009
produced by Public Broadcasting Service; interview by Jeffrey Brown, 1956-; performed by Ben Folds (Arlington, VA: NewsHour Productions, 2009), 12 mins
When rock 'n' roll pianist Ben Folds writes songs, he often does so with an orchestra in mind. Now on tour performing with leading symphonies, Folds is experiencing a homecoming of sorts, reports Jeffrey Brown.
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produced by Public Broadcasting Service; interview by Jeffrey Brown, 1956-; performed by Ben Folds (Arlington, VA: NewsHour Productions, 2009), 12 mins
Description
When rock 'n' roll pianist Ben Folds writes songs, he often does so with an orchestra in mind. Now on tour performing with leading symphonies, Folds is experiencing a homecoming of sorts, reports Jeffrey Brown.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
News story, Interview
Performer / Ensemble
Ben Folds
Contributor
Public Broadcasting Service, Jeffrey Brown, 1956-
Author / Creator
Jeffrey Brown, 1956-, Ben Folds
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
NewsHour Productions
Speaker / Narrator
Jeffrey Brown, 1956-
Person Discussed
Ben Folds
Topic / Theme
Orchestras, Musicians, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by NewsHour Productions
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The Big Book of Blues
written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992 (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 491 page(s)
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written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992 (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 491 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Author / Creator
Robert Santelli, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Penguin Books
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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The Big Book of BluesBasie, Count
written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992 (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 2 page(s)
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written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992 (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 2 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Robert Santelli, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Penguin Books
Person Discussed
Count Basie, 1904-1984
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Performance practice, African American Music
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