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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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Improvising the Text: Euro America and African American Approaches to Jazz Narrative
written by Jon Panish; in The Color of Jazz: Race and Representation in Postwar American Culture (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1997), 139-161
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written by Jon Panish; in The Color of Jazz: Race and Representation in Postwar American Culture (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1997), 139-161
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Jon Panish
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Jack Kerouac, 1922-1969, Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014, John Clellon Holmes, 1926-1988, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
Caucasian American, African American, Writers, Literary criticism, Fiction, Performance criticism, Racial identity, Musicians, Fictional characters, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Music arrangement, Performance influences, Improvisation, Beat Generation, 1950's-1960's
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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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The Death of Rhythm and Blues
written by Nelson George, 1957- (New York, NY: Pantheon Books, 1988), 222 page(s)
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written by Nelson George, 1957- (New York, NY: Pantheon Books, 1988), 222 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Nelson George, 1957-
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Rhythm & Blues
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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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Detour Ahead: The Lean Years
written by Stan Britt; in Dexter Gordon: A Musical Biography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1989), 87-100
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written by Stan Britt; in Dexter Gordon: A Musical Biography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1989), 87-100
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Stan Britt
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Dexter Gordon, 1923-1990, Wardell Gray, 1921-1955, Helen Humes, 1913-1981, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Illegal drugs, Prison sentences, Plays, Music composition, Musicology, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Audio recordings, African American Music
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Chapter 1: "Come Go with Me": Liberation Songs
written by Jerrilyn McGregory; in Downhome Gospel: African American Spiritual Activism in Wiregrass Country (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2010), 27-49
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written by Jerrilyn McGregory; in Downhome Gospel: African American Spiritual Activism in Wiregrass Country (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2010), 27-49
Field of Study
American Music
Author / Creator
Jerrilyn McGregory
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
Native American, African American, Local populations, Sharecropping, Race relations, Holiday celebrations, Intercommunity relations, Fairs and festivals, Lyrics, Expression in performance, Contests and competitions, African American Music, Gospel, Emancipation Proclamation, U.S., September 22, 1862
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I Dream a World: The Operas of William Grant Still
written by Beverly Soll (Fayetteville, AR: University of Arkansas Press, 2005), 302 page(s)
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written by Beverly Soll (Fayetteville, AR: University of Arkansas Press, 2005), 302 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Beverly Soll
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
University of Arkansas Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Opera
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The Drive to Sing
directed by Bryce Denney, fl. 1997; produced by Kathryn Denney, fl. 1997 (Los Angeles, CA: FilmHub, 2021), 1 hour 16 mins
Experience this uplifting story of choirs during the pandemic and the importance of making music together. Through the unique lens of “car choirs,” you will feel the passion of singers and directors who HAD to find a way to do what they love.
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directed by Bryce Denney, fl. 1997; produced by Kathryn Denney, fl. 1997 (Los Angeles, CA: FilmHub, 2021), 1 hour 16 mins
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Experience this uplifting story of choirs during the pandemic and the importance of making music together. Through the unique lens of “car choirs,” you will feel the passion of singers and directors who HAD to find a way to do what they love.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kathryn Denney, fl. 1997, Russell J. Gannon, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Bryce Denney, fl. 1997
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
FilmHub
Speaker / Narrator
Russell J. Gannon, fl. 2013
Topic / Theme
Singers, Pandemics, Choirs, Musical performances, Orchestration (Music), Entertaining, Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 The Drive to Sing Documentary LLC
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