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Chapter Seven: A Corn Licker Still in Georgia
written by John Minton; in 78 Blues: Folksongs and Phonographs in the American South (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 160-221
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written by John Minton; in 78 Blues: Folksongs and Phonographs in the American South (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2008), 160-221
Field of Study
American Music
Author / Creator
John Minton
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Clayton McMichen
Topic / Theme
Plays, Rural population, Grocery stores, Audio recordings, Artistic collaboration, Music hall (performance type), African American Music, Folk Music, Fiddle
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Copyright © 2008 by the University Press of Mississippi
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African American Music: A Chronology: 1619-19953: 1901-1920: The New Secular Voice
written by Hansonia L. Caldwell, fl. 1999 (Los Angeles, CA: Ikoro Communications, 1995), 34 page(s)
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written by Hansonia L. Caldwell, fl. 1999 (Los Angeles, CA: Ikoro Communications, 1995), 34 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Compendium
Author / Creator
Hansonia L. Caldwell, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Ikoro Communications
Topic / Theme
African American, Cultural identity, Sociocultural trends, Audio recordings, Minstrel shows, Performance influences, Artistic collaboration, African American Music
Copyright Message
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 1995 by Hansonia L. Caldwell.
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Part II: 12) The Last of the Big Bands
written by Ross Russell, 1909-2000; in Bird Lives!: The High Life and Hard Times of Charlie (Yardbird) Parker (New York: Da Capo Press, 1996), 155-171
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written by Ross Russell, 1909-2000; in Bird Lives!: The High Life and Hard Times of Charlie (Yardbird) Parker (New York: Da Capo Press, 1996), 155-171
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Ross Russell, 1909-2000
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Earl Hines, 1905-1983, Sarah Vaughan, 1924-1990, Dizzy Gillespie, 1917-1993, Billy Eckstine, 1914-1993, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
African American, Music criticism, Performing arts life, Co-workers, Performance practice, Music industry, Artistic collaboration, Concerts, Musical ensembles, African American Music
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The Birth of Porgy and Bess
written by David E. Weaver; in Black Diva of the Thirties: The Life of Ruby Elzy (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2004), 92-118
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written by David E. Weaver; in Black Diva of the Thirties: The Life of Ruby Elzy (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2004), 92-118
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
David E. Weaver
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Ruby Elzy, 1908-1943, DuBose Heyward, 1885-1940, George Gershwin, 1898-1937
Topic / Theme
African American, Novels, Performance influences, Music criticism, Correspondence, Performing arts life, Segregation, Marital estrangement, Artistic collaboration, Auditions, Performance practice, Performance criticism, Recording sessions, African American Music
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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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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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Dan Emmett and the Rise of Early Negro Minstrelsy
written by Hans Nathan (Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1962), 498 page(s)
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written by Hans Nathan (Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1962), 498 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Hans Nathan
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
University of Oklahoma Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Dancing in the Street: Motown and the Cultural Politics of Detroit
written by Suzanne E. Smith (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1999), 336 page(s)
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written by Suzanne E. Smith (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1999), 336 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Suzanne E. Smith
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Rock
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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
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PART 1: Background and General Introduction to the Operas: Chapter 4: The Compositional Process
written by Beverly Soll; in I Dream a World: The Operas of William Grant Still (Fayetteville, AR: University of Arkansas Press, 2005), 47-52
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written by Beverly Soll; in I Dream a World: The Operas of William Grant Still (Fayetteville, AR: University of Arkansas Press, 2005), 47-52
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Beverly Soll
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
University of Arkansas Press
Person Discussed
William Grant Still Jr., 1895-1978, Verna Arvey, 1910-1987
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Artistic collaboration, Libretto, African American Music, Opera
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