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The Dance
written by Julio Finn; in The Bluesman: The Musical Heritage of Black Men and Women in the Americas (London, England: Quartet Books Ltd., 1986), 102-111
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written by Julio Finn; in The Bluesman: The Musical Heritage of Black Men and Women in the Americas (London, England: Quartet Books Ltd., 1986), 102-111
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Julio Finn
Date Published / Released
1986
Publisher
Quartet Books Ltd.
Topic / Theme
African, African American, Dance and dancing, Cultural identity, Religious beliefs, Morality, Performance practice, Performance criticism, 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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Bird Lives!
written by Gary Giddins, 1948-; in Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 7-20
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written by Gary Giddins, 1948-; in Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 7-20
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Gary Giddins, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Beech Tree Books
Person Discussed
Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music careers, Racism, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Performance criticism, African American Music
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Charley Jordan Vol. 1 (1930-1931)
performed by Charley Jordan, 1890-1954, Charley Jordan Vol. 1 (1930-1931) (Document Records, 1992), 4 page(s)
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performed by Charley Jordan, 1890-1954, Charley Jordan Vol. 1 (1930-1931) (Document Records, 1992), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Charley Jordan, 1890-1954
Author / Creator
Charley Jordan, 1890-1954
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Lead Belly Ledbetter, 1885-1949, Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941, Big Joe Williams, 1903-1982, Walter Davis, Lonnie Johnson, 1889-1970, Blind Boy Fuller, 1908-1941
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Performance criticism, Recording sessions, Country/Rural Blues, Guitar
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Charley Jordan Vol. 3 (1935-1937)
performed by Charley Jordan, 1890-1954, Charley Jordan Vol. 3 (1935-1937) (Document Records, 1992), 4 page(s)
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performed by Charley Jordan, 1890-1954, Charley Jordan Vol. 3 (1935-1937) (Document Records, 1992), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Charley Jordan, 1890-1954
Author / Creator
Charley Jordan, 1890-1954
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Peetie Wheatstraw, 1902-1941, Leroy Henderson, Verdi Lee, Big Joe Williams, 1903-1982, Casey Bill Weldon, 1909-1960
Topic / Theme
African American, Veterans (Armed services), Performance criticism, Recording sessions, Country/Rural Blues, Guitar
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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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Cross the Water Blues: African American Music in Europe
edited by Neil A. Wynn (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2007), 289 page(s)
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edited by Neil A. Wynn (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2007), 289 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Neil A. Wynn
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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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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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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