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Four: Black Beauty, Black Confusion (1965-1970)
written by Nelson George, 1957-; in The Death of Rhythm and Blues (New York, NY: Pantheon Books, 1988), 110-134
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written by Nelson George, 1957-; in The Death of Rhythm and Blues (New York, NY: Pantheon Books, 1988), 110-134
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Nelson George, 1957-
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Person Discussed
Thurgood Marshall, 1908-1993, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., 1908-1972, Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968, Richard Joseph Daley, 1902-1976, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, Aretha Franklin, 1942-2018, B. B. King, 1925-2015, Muddy Waters, 1913-1983, Howlin' Wolf, 1910-1976, Bobby "Blue" Bland, 1930-, Jimi Hendrix, 1942-1970, Sly Stone, 1943-, Del Shields, Clarence Avante, Gary Byrd, 1949-, Bill Drake,...
Thurgood Marshall, 1908-1993, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., 1908-1972, Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968, Richard Joseph Daley, 1902-1976, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, Aretha Franklin, 1942-2018, B. B. King, 1925-2015, Muddy Waters, 1913-1983, Howlin' Wolf, 1910-1976, Bobby "Blue" Bland, 1930-, Jimi Hendrix, 1942-1970, Sly Stone, 1943-, Del Shields, Clarence Avante, Gary Byrd, 1949-, Bill Drake, James Brown, 1933-2006
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African American, Politicians, Civil rights, Wages and salaries, Social conflict, Cultural identity, Racial integration, Performing arts life, Marketing and advertising, Radio programs, Deejays, Record labels, Audio recordings, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Musicology, African American Music, Rhythm & Blues, Guitar
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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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Act Five: Jump for Joy Extension
written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974; in Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 194-223
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written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974; in Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 194-223
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Date Published / Released
1973
Publisher
Doubleday & Company
Person Discussed
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974, William Shakespeare, 1564-1616
Topic / Theme
African American, Politicians, Film and filmmaking occupations, Race relations, Memories, Ships, Orchestras, Plays, Cooking, Lyrics, Bars and saloons, Concerts, Theater buildings, Music industry, Music festivals, Artistic collaboration, Orchestration (Music), Performance criticism, African American Music, Jazz
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Chapter 1: The Early Years (1929-1946)
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 20-40
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 20-40
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Earl Hooker, 1929-1970
Topic / Theme
African American, Birth registry, Childhood, Family, Migration, Musicians, General medical conditions, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Music education, African American Music, Blues, Guitar, electric, Guitar, slide
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written by Ethel Waters, 1896-1977 and Charles Samuels; in His Eye Is On the Sparrow: An Autobiography (Da Capo Press, 1992), 251-262
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written by Ethel Waters, 1896-1977 and Charles Samuels; in His Eye Is On the Sparrow: An Autobiography (Da Capo Press, 1992), 251-262
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Ethel Waters, 1896-1977, Charles Samuels
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Ethel Waters, 1896-1977
Topic / Theme
African American, Charity, Postal services, Marital estrangement, Musicians, Vaudeville, Working-classes, Racial identity, Half-brothers, Mystics and mysticism, Religious beliefs, Concerts, Theater buildings, Artistic collaboration, African American Music, Trumpet, Piano
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Thirty-Fifth And Calumet
written by William M. Gaines, 1922-1992 and Howard Reich, fl. 2003; in Jelly's Blues: The Life, Music and Redemption of Jelly Roll Morton (Da Capo Press, 2003), 106-137
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written by William M. Gaines, 1922-1992 and Howard Reich, fl. 2003; in Jelly's Blues: The Life, Music and Redemption of Jelly Roll Morton (Da Capo Press, 2003), 106-137
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
William M. Gaines, 1922-1992, Howard Reich, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Earl Hines, 1905-1983, Joe Glaser, Dave Peyton, 1885-1955, Walter Melrose, 1889-1973, Omer Simeon, 1902-1959, Mabel Bertrand, fl. 1927, Johnny Dodds, 1892-1940, Warren "Baby" Dodds, 1898-1959, Edward (Kid) Ory, 1886-1973, Jelly Roll Morton, 1890-1941
Topic / Theme
African American, Louisiana Creole, Teachers, Parties, Musicians, Audio recordings, Money, Jazz music, Music composition, Politicians, Police raids, Bars and saloons, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Musicology, Musical ensembles, African American Music, Blues, Piano
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Kennedy's Blues: African-American Blues and Gospel Songs on JFK
written by Guido van Rijn (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2007), 228 page(s)
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written by Guido van Rijn (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2007), 228 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Guido van Rijn
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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Lester Leaps In: The Life and Times of Lester "Pres" Young
written by Douglas Henry Daniels (Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 2002), 552 page(s)
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written by Douglas Henry Daniels (Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 2002), 552 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Douglas Henry Daniels
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Beacon Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Josh, Leadbelly, Woody Guthrie, and the Blues
written by Max Gordon, 1903-1989; in Live at the Village Vanguard (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1980), 55-65
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written by Max Gordon, 1903-1989; in Live at the Village Vanguard (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1980), 55-65
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Max Gordon, 1903-1989
Date Published / Released
1980
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Max Gordon, 1903-1989, Woody Guthrie, 1912-1967, Josh White, 1914-1969, Lead Belly Ledbetter, 1885-1949, Blind Lemon Jefferson, 1897-1929, Nicholas Ray, 1911-1979
Topic / Theme
Political causes, Postal services, Character traits, Accompaniment, Performance criticism, Marketing and advertising, African American Music
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High Water Everywhere: Blues and Gospel Commentary on the 1927 Mississippi River Flood
written by Robert Springer; edited by Robert Springer; in Nobody Knows Where The Blues Come From: Lyrics and History (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2006), 12-84
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written by Robert Springer; edited by Robert Springer; in Nobody Knows Where The Blues Come From: Lyrics and History (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2006), 12-84
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Robert Springer
Author / Creator
Robert Springer
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964, Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958, Bessie Smith, 1894-1937, Rev. Sutton E. Griggs, 1872-1933, Lonnie Johnson, 1889-1970, Melvin Jackson, 1915-1976, Blind Lemon Jefferson, 1897-1929, Sippie Wallace, 1898-1986, Laura Smith, Barbecue Bob, 1902-1931, Alice Pearson, Rev. J.M. Gates, 1884-1941, Rev. Moses Mason, Charley Patton, 1891-1934, Luella Miller
Topic / Theme
African American, Floods, Disaster relief, Racism, Segregation, Musicians, Poets, Rivers, River levees, Earthquakes, Refugee camps, Musicology, Performance practice, Audio recordings, Lyrics, Folklore, Record labels, African American Music, Blues, Mississippi River Flood 1927
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