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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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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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Billie Holiday
directed by Greg Germain, 1947- (Paris, Ile-de-France: Windrose (Film distributor), 2013), 1 hour 16 mins
This musical pays a tribute to Billie Holiday with her twenty most beautiful songs. If Duke Ellington and Artie Shaw let her sing blues and love, Billie Holiday is also known for fighting against segregation and alcohol.
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directed by Greg Germain, 1947- (Paris, Ile-de-France: Windrose (Film distributor), 2013), 1 hour 16 mins
Description
This musical pays a tribute to Billie Holiday with her twenty most beautiful songs. If Duke Ellington and Artie Shaw let her sing blues and love, Billie Holiday is also known for fighting against segregation and alcohol.
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Performance
Author / Creator
Greg Germain, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Windrose (Film distributor)
Person Discussed
Billie Holiday, 1915-1959
Topic / Theme
Musical performances, African-Americans, Singers, Jazz music, Mexicans, Hawaiians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of Windrose Distribution.
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Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 156 page(s)
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 156 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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Blues People: The Negro Experience in White America and the Music that Developed from It.
written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014 (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1963), 244 page(s)
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written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014 (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1963), 244 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
William Morrow and Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
Sections
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Brother Ray: Ray Charles’ Own Story
written by Ray Charles, 1930-2004 and David Ritz (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2003), 368 page(s)
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written by Ray Charles, 1930-2004 and David Ritz (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2003), 368 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Ray Charles, 1930-2004, David Ritz
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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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
Sections
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Cross the Water Blues: African American Music in Europe
edited by Neil A. Wynn (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2007), 289 page(s)
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edited by Neil A. Wynn (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2007), 289 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Neil A. Wynn
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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The Devil's Son-In-Law: The Story of Peetie Wheatstraw & His Songs
written by Paul Garon, 1942- (Chicago, IL: Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, 2003), 138 page(s)
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written by Paul Garon, 1942- (Chicago, IL: Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, 2003), 138 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Paul Garon, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music
Sections
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Dexter Gordon: A Musical Biography
written by Stan Britt (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1989), 215 page(s)
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written by Stan Britt (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1989), 215 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Stan Britt
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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