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The Rise of a Sung Literary Genre
written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934-; in Africa and the Blues (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 36-65
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written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934-; in Africa and the Blues (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 36-65
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
Paul Stubblebine, Limited Mfundo, Daniel Kachamba, 1947-1987
Topic / Theme
African American, African, Fõ, Religious beliefs, Evil, God, African languages, Emotions and feelings, Musicology, Lyrics, Performance practice, Folklore, Music theory, Expression in performance, Music notation, African American Music, Blues, Litungu
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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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Part I: Past: Making It Through
written by Frederic Ramsey, Jr., 1915-1995; in Been Here and Gone (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1960), 38-60
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written by Frederic Ramsey, Jr., 1915-1995; in Been Here and Gone (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1960), 38-60
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
Person Discussed
Horace Sprott, 1890-
Topic / Theme
African American, Slavery, Musicians, Blue collar workers, Wounds and injuries, Musical instruments, Expression in performance, Lyrics, Performance practice, Call and Response
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The Chitlin Circuit (1952-1960)
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 44-65
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 44-65
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Don D. Robey, 1903-1975, Evelyn Johnson, 1920-2005, Jules Bihari, 1913-1984, Maxwell Davis, 1916-1970
Topic / Theme
African American, Marital relations, Songs, Musicians, Wages and salaries, Personal finances, Employers, Racism, Traffic accidents, Concerts, Lyrics, Musical meter and rhythm, Record labels, Audio recordings, Bars and saloons, Expression in performance, Orchestration (Music), African American Music, Blues, Guitar, electric
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Marybeth Hamilton
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Basic Books
Person Discussed
James McKune, 1910-, Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015, Skip James, 1902-1969, Son House, 1902-1988
Topic / Theme
African American, Collecting and collectables, Shops, Music criticism, Popular culture, Magazine articles, Performing arts life, Men, Audio recordings, Performance influences, Expression in performance, Music industry, African American Music, Blues
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The Blues
written by Grover Sales, 1920-2004; in Jazz: America's Classical Music (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1984), 24-30
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written by Grover Sales, 1920-2004; in Jazz: America's Classical Music (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1984), 24-30
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Grover Sales, 1920-2004
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
Prentice-Hall
Person Discussed
Bessie Smith, 1894-1937, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971
Topic / Theme
African American, Iambic pentameter, Emotions and feelings, Music theory, Rhythm and blues music, Expression in performance, Performance practice, African American Music, Jazz, Organ, Voice
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1: The Early Years: From Slavery to Freedom
written by Philip R. Ratcliffe; in Mississippi John Hurt: His Life, His Times, His Blues (Jackson, MI: University Press of Mississippi, 2011), 24-87
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written by Philip R. Ratcliffe; in Mississippi John Hurt: His Life, His Times, His Blues (Jackson, MI: University Press of Mississippi, 2011), 24-87
Field of Study
American Music
Author / Creator
Philip R. Ratcliffe
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Mississippi John Hurt, 1893-1969
Topic / Theme
Slavery, Poverty, Performance influences, Daily life, Racism, Expression in performance, Audio recordings, Concerts, African American Music, Mississippi River Flood 1927, Guitar
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Copyright © 2011 by University Press of Mississippi
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