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Africa and the Blues
written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 240 page(s)
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written by Gerhard Kubik, 1934- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1999), 240 page(s)
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 American Music, Blues
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Al Miller 1927-1936
performed by Al Miller, Al Miller 1927-1936 (Document Records, 1995), 4 page(s)
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performed by Al Miller, Al Miller 1927-1936 (Document Records, 1995), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1936
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Al Miller
Author / Creator
Al Miller
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
J. Mayo Williams, 1894-1980
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Performance practice, Recording sessions, Jazz Blues, Vocals, male
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Alabama: Black Secular & Religious Music (1927-1934)
performed by Wiley Barner, Alabama: Black Secular & Religious Music (1927-1934) (Document Records, 1994), 6 page(s)
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performed by Wiley Barner, Alabama: Black Secular & Religious Music (1927-1934) (Document Records, 1994), 6 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Wiley Barner
Author / Creator
Wiley Barner
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Wiley Barner, Rev. Moses Mason, Edward Thompson, Slim Duckett, Pig Norwood, Marshall Owens, Tom Bradford
Topic / Theme
African American, Songs, Performance practice, Southern Gospel, Country/Rural Blues
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Albert Ammons - Alternate Takes, Radio Performances, Unissued Home Recordings (1936-1946)
performed by Albert Ammons, 1907-1949, Albert Ammons - Alternate Takes, Radio Performances, Unissued Home Recordings (1936-1946) (Document Records, 1997), 8 page(s)
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performed by Albert Ammons, 1907-1949, Albert Ammons - Alternate Takes, Radio Performances, Unissued Home Recordings (1936-1946) (Document Records, 1997), 8 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Albert Ammons, 1907-1949
Author / Creator
Albert Ammons, 1907-1949
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Meade Lux Lewis, 1905-1964, Frankie Jaxon, 1895-1970, John Oscar, Big Joe Turner, 1911-1985
Topic / Theme
African American, Music criticism, Musical technique, Recording sessions, Boogie-Woogie, Piano
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Alberta Hunter Vol. 1 (1921-1923)
performed by Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984, Alberta Hunter Vol. 1 (1921-1923) (Document Records, 1996), 4 page(s)
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performed by Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984, Alberta Hunter Vol. 1 (1921-1923) (Document Records, 1996), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1923
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984
Author / Creator
Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Eubie Blake, 1887-1983, Jimmy Lytell, 1904-1972, Phil Napoleon, Frank Signorelli, 1901-1975, Porter Grainger, Fletcher Henderson, 1897-1952, Don Redman, 1900-1964
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Recording sessions, Artistic collaboration, Jazz Blues, Voice
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Alberta Hunter Vol. 5 (1921-1924)
performed by Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984, Alberta Hunter Vol. 5 (1921-1924) (Document Records, 2004), 4 page(s)
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performed by Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984, Alberta Hunter Vol. 5 (1921-1924) (Document Records, 2004), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1924
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984
Author / Creator
Alberta Hunter, 1895-1984
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Eubie Blake, 1887-1983, Anna Meyers
Topic / Theme
African American, Vaudeville, Performance practice, Music criticism, Jazz Blues, Voice
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Allen Brothers Vol. 1 (1927-1930)
performed by The Allen Brothers, Allen Brothers Vol. 1 (1927-1930) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
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performed by The Allen Brothers, Allen Brothers Vol. 1 (1927-1930) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1927
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
The Allen Brothers
Author / Creator
The Allen Brothers
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Charles K. Wolfe, 1943-2006
Topic / Theme
American, Rhythm and blues music, Audio recordings, Blues, Voice, Guitar
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American Epic, Episode 2, Blood and Soil
directed by Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017; produced by Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017, Allison McGourty, 1964-, Duke Erikson, 1951-, William Morgan, fl. 2017, Bill Holderman, fl. 2013 and Adam Block, fl. 2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, Wildwood Enterprises and Thirteen Productions, in American Epic, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 57 mins
BLOOD & SOIL: America’s poor–cotton field slaves, mine workers, sharecroppers–find freedom through music, creating gospel, protest songs, and Delta Blues.
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directed by Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017; produced by Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017, Allison McGourty, 1964-, Duke Erikson, 1951-, William Morgan, fl. 2017, Bill Holderman, fl. 2013 and Adam Block, fl. 2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, Wildwood Enterprises and Thirteen Productions, in American Epic, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 57 mins
Description
BLOOD & SOIL: America’s poor–cotton field slaves, mine workers, sharecroppers–find freedom through music, creating gospel, protest songs, and Delta Blues.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017, Allison McGourty, 1964-, Duke Erikson, 1951-, William Morgan, fl. 2017, Bill Holderman, fl. 2013, Adam Block, fl. 2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, Wildwood Enterprises, Thirteen Productions, Robert Redford, 1936-
Author / Creator
Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Epic
Speaker / Narrator
William Morgan, fl. 2017, Robert Redford, 1936-
Person Discussed
Charley Patton, 1891-1934, Rev. J.E. Burch, fl. 1927
Topic / Theme
Musical instruments, Music history, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 Lo-Max Films Ltd., THIRTEEN Productions LLC, and BBC. All rights reserved.
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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
Description
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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Barbecue Bob Vol. 2 (1928-1929)
performed by Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931, Barbecue Bob Vol. 2 (1928-1929) (Document Records, 1991), 4 page(s)
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performed by Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931, Barbecue Bob Vol. 2 (1928-1929) (Document Records, 1991), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931
Author / Creator
Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Charley Hicks, 1900-1963, Spencer Williams, 1889-1965, Monette Moore, Nellie Florence
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Recording sessions, Musical technique, Country/Rural Blues, Guitar
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