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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
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Copyright © 2008 by the University Press of Mississippi
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Sources, Adaptation and Innovation
written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934-; in Africa and the Blues (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 20-35
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written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934-; in Africa and the Blues (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 20-35
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, African American, Slave trade, Slavery, Musical instruments, Musicology, Performance practice, African American Music, Blues, Lute, Xalam, Fiddle, Bow, Mouth, Chipendani, Zither, Banjo
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Afro American Folksongs
written by Henry Edward Krehbiel, 1854-1923 (New York, NY: Frederick Ungar Publishing Company, 1962), 176 page(s)
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written by Henry Edward Krehbiel, 1854-1923 (New York, NY: Frederick Ungar Publishing Company, 1962), 176 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Henry Edward Krehbiel, 1854-1923
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Frederick Ungar Publishing Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Folk Music
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The Anti-Slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs
written by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884; edited by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884 (Oropesa, Castilla-La Mancha: Bela Marsh Publishers, 1848), 47 page(s)
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written by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884; edited by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884 (Oropesa, Castilla-La Mancha: Bela Marsh Publishers, 1848), 47 page(s)
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 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
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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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produced by Edward A. Kahn, fl. 1958 (Folkways Records, 1958), 38 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Edward A. Kahn, fl. 1958
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Barrelhouse Blues: Location Recording and Early Traditions of the Blues
written by Paul Oliver (New York, NY: Basic Civitas Books, 2009), 240 page(s)
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written by Paul Oliver (New York, NY: Basic Civitas Books, 2009), 240 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Paul Oliver
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Basic Civitas Books
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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Folksong: Lead Belly
written by Ashley Kahn, fl. 2000; in Basic Jazz on Long Play (Northfield, MN: Carleton College, 1954), 24-31
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written by Ashley Kahn, fl. 2000; in Basic Jazz on Long Play (Northfield, MN: Carleton College, 1954), 24-31
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Ashley Kahn, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
Carleton College
Person Discussed
Lead Belly Ledbetter, 1885-1949
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Audio recordings, Songs, Musical performances, Concerts, Expression in performance, Performance practice, Folklore, African American Music, Jazz, Guitar
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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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Black Banjo Songsters of North Carolina and Virginia
produced by Cecilia Conway and Scott Odell (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 1 hour 4 mins
The sounds and social history of African American banjo playing—32 superb instrumentals and vocals, recorded between 1974 and 1997. Extensively annotated with performer's life histories, tunings, lyrics, bibliography, and discography. The banjo's gourd ancestors came to the Americas with enslaved Africans, forg...
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produced by Cecilia Conway and Scott Odell (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 1 hour 4 mins
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The sounds and social history of African American banjo playing—32 superb instrumentals and vocals, recorded between 1974 and 1997. Extensively annotated with performer's life histories, tunings, lyrics, bibliography, and discography. The banjo's gourd ancestors came to the Americas with enslaved Africans, forging the link between West African griots and performers of 20th-century blues and string-band music. 64 minutes.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Cecilia Conway, Scott Odell
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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