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The 12-Bar Blues Form in South African Kwela and Its Reinterpretation
written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934-; in Africa and the Blues (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 174-198
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written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934-; in Africa and the Blues (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 174-198
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
Jake Lerole, Daniel Kachamba, 1947-1987, Donald J. Kachamba, 1953-, Elvis Viyuyu
Topic / Theme
Khoisan, Zulu, Cultural identity, Film and films, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Performance practice, Music theory, Musical ensembles, Expression in performance, Audio recordings, African American Music, Blues, Pennywhistle, Bass, one-stringed, Ground-bow, Mbira
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Black Music
written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014 (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1968), 225 page(s)
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written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014 (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1968), 225 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014
Date Published / Released
1968
Publisher
William Morrow and Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Black Talk
written by Ben Sidran, 1943- (New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1971), 201 page(s)
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written by Ben Sidran, 1943- (New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1971), 201 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Ben Sidran, 1943-
Date Published / Released
1971
Publisher
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
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
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The Color of Jazz: Race and Representation in Postwar American Culture
written by Jon Panish (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1997), 160 page(s)
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written by Jon Panish (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1997), 160 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Jon Panish
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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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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Act Two: Dramatis Felidae
written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974; in Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 109-145
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written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974; in Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 109-145
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Date Published / Released
1973
Publisher
Doubleday & Company
Person Discussed
Willie Smith, 1897-1973, George James, James P. Johnson, 1894-1955, Charlie Shribman, Chick Webb, 1909-1939, Count Basie, 1904-1984, Lonnie Johnson, 1889-1970, Paul Whiteman, 1890-1967, Luckey Roberts, 1895-1968, George Gershwin, 1898-1937, Bubber Miley, 1903-1932, Tricky Sam Nanton, 1904-1946, Freddy Guy, Harry Carney, 1910-1974, Barney Bigard, 1906-1980, Wellman Braud, 1891-1966, Johnny Hodges,...
Willie Smith, 1897-1973, George James, James P. Johnson, 1894-1955, Charlie Shribman, Chick Webb, 1909-1939, Count Basie, 1904-1984, Lonnie Johnson, 1889-1970, Paul Whiteman, 1890-1967, Luckey Roberts, 1895-1968, George Gershwin, 1898-1937, Bubber Miley, 1903-1932, Tricky Sam Nanton, 1904-1946, Freddy Guy, Harry Carney, 1910-1974, Barney Bigard, 1906-1980, Wellman Braud, 1891-1966, Johnny Hodges, 1906-1970, Cootie Williams, 1911-1985, Freddy Jenkins, Lawrence Brown, 1907-1988, Ivie Anderson, 1905-1949, Rex Stewart, 1907-1967, Richard Bowden Jones, Will Marion Cook, 1869-1944, Don Redman, 1900-1964, Maceo Pinkard, 1897-1962, Will Vodery, 1885-1951
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Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Spirits (Alcohol), Songs, Race relations, Performing ensembles, Nicknames, Aurora borealis, Death, Expression in performance, Artistic collaboration, Performance influences, Bars and saloons, Contests and competitions, Concerts, Musical technique, Audio recordings, African American Music, Jazz, Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet
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Chapter Seven: 1946-1947
written by Stuart Nicholson; in Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Biography (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 107-124
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written by Stuart Nicholson; in Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Biography (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 107-124
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Stuart Nicholson
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Person Discussed
Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996, Leo Watson, 1898-1950, Dizzy Gillespie, 1917-1993, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Milt Gabler, 1911-2001
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Songs, Racism, Personal appearance, Marriage, Popular culture, Wages and salaries, Community service, Orphanages, Sexual intercourse, Audio recordings, Performance influences, Expression in performance, Artistic collaboration, Bars and saloons, Performance practice, Performance criticism, Concerts, Music theory, Recording sessions, Improvisation, Voice
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The Great Jazz Pianists: Speaking of Their Lives and Music
written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983 (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 321 page(s)
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written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983 (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 321 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Len Lyons, fl. 1983
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Quill
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkMingus, Charles
written by Brian Priestley, 1946-; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 11 page(s)
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written by Brian Priestley, 1946-; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 11 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Brian Priestley, 1946-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
Charles Mingus, 1922-1979
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Multimedia, Music theory, Expression in performance, Audio recordings, Musical meter and rhythm, Improvisation
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