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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
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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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American Epic, Episode 3, Out of the Many, the One
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 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 1 hour 27 mins
OUT OF THE MANY, THE ONE: Exotic cultures spanning America are captured on record for the first time–inventing new instruments and new cultural identities as disparate voices harmonize in a musical melting pot.
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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 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 1 hour 27 mins
Description
OUT OF THE MANY, THE ONE: Exotic cultures spanning America are captured on record for the first time–inventing new instruments and new cultural identities as disparate voices harmonize in a musical melting pot.
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
Robert Redford, 1936-
Person Discussed
Lydia Mendoza, 1916-2007, Joseph Kekuku, 1874-1932, Blind Willie Johnson, 1897-1945, Mississippi John Hurt, 1893-1969
Topic / Theme
Music, Musical instruments, Music history, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Hopi, 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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American Epic, Episode 4, The American Epic Sessions
directed by Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017; produced by Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017, Allison McGourty, 1964-, Duke Erikson, 1951-, Bill Holderman, fl. 2013 and Adam Block, fl. 2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, Wildwood Enterprises and Thirteen Productions, in American Epic, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 1 hour 57 mins
THE AMERICAN EPIC SESSIONS: Jack White and T Bone Burnett produce an epic recording session using the only working 1920s recording device in existence in this tribute to the artists celebrated in the documentary.
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directed by Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017; produced by Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017, Allison McGourty, 1964-, Duke Erikson, 1951-, Bill Holderman, fl. 2013 and Adam Block, fl. 2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, Wildwood Enterprises and Thirteen Productions, in American Epic, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 1 hour 57 mins
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THE AMERICAN EPIC SESSIONS: Jack White and T Bone Burnett produce an epic recording session using the only working 1920s recording device in existence in this tribute to the artists celebrated in the documentary.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017, Allison McGourty, 1964-, Duke Erikson, 1951-, Bill Holderman, fl. 2013, Adam Block, fl. 2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, Wildwood Enterprises, Thirteen Productions
Author / Creator
Bernard MacMahon, fl. 2017
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Epic
Topic / Theme
Music, 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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American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3, Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
directed by Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969 and Sam Pollard, fl. 1989; produced by Julie Sacks, fl. 1996, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989 and Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Ford Foundation JustFilms, American Masters Pictures, Black Public Media and Public Broadcasting Service, in American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2023), 1 hour 22 mins
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, bandleader and social activist--a remarkable series of creative peaks, personal struggles and reinventions--from Jim Crow to the Civil Rights years, from the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.
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directed by Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969 and Sam Pollard, fl. 1989; produced by Julie Sacks, fl. 1996, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989 and Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Ford Foundation JustFilms, American Masters Pictures, Black Public Media and Public Broadcasting Service, in American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2023), 1 hour 22 mins
Description
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, bandleader and social activist--a remarkable series of creative peaks, personal struggles and reinventions--from Jim Crow to the Civil Rights years, from the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Julie Sacks, fl. 1996, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989, Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Ford Foundation JustFilms, American Masters Pictures, Black Public Media, Public Broadcasting Service
Author / Creator
Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Masters
Speaker / Narrator
Quincy Jones, 1933-, Harry Belafonte, 1927-, Fab 5 Freddy, 1951-, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Coleman Hawkins, 1904-1969, Jimmy Heath, 1926-, Max Roach, 1924-2007, Abbey Lincoln, 1930-2010, Randy Weston, 1926-
Person Discussed
Quincy Jones, 1933-, Harry Belafonte, 1927-, Fab 5 Freddy, 1951-, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Coleman Hawkins, 1904-1969, Jimmy Heath, 1926-, Max Roach, 1924-2007, Abbey Lincoln, 1930-2010, Randy Weston, 1926-, Clifford Brown, 1930-1956
Topic / Theme
Drums, Composers, Music composition, Orchestras, Performing arts life, Jazz music, Social reforms, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1966-, Jim Crow laws, 1876-1965
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2023 Max Roach Film, LLC
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The American Negro and His Amazing Music
written by Tim Dennison, Sr. (New York, NY: Vantage Press, 1963), 76 page(s)
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written by Tim Dennison, Sr. (New York, NY: Vantage Press, 1963), 76 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Tim Dennison, Sr.
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
Vantage Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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The Anti-Slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs
written by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884; edited by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884 (Oropesa, Castilla-La Mancha: Bela Marsh Publishers, 1848), 47 page(s)
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written by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884; edited by William Wells Brown, 1814-1884 (Oropesa, Castilla-La Mancha: Bela Marsh Publishers, 1848), 47 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Lyrics
Contributor
William Wells Brown, 1814-1884
Author / Creator
William Wells Brown, 1814-1884
Date Published / Released
1848-06, 1848
Publisher
Bela Marsh Publishers
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Arizona Dranes (1926-1929) (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Arizona Dranes, 1891-1963
Topic / Theme
African American, Churches, Songs, Religious communities, Performance practice, Southern Gospel, Voice
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Arthur Big Boy Crudup Vol 1 1941 - 1946
performed by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1905-1974, Arthur Big Boy Crudup Vol 1 1941 - 1946 (Document Records, 1994), 5 page(s)
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performed by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1905-1974, Arthur Big Boy Crudup Vol 1 1941 - 1946 (Document Records, 1994), 5 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1905-1974
Author / Creator
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1905-1974
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Robert Petway, 1908-, Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958, Robert Johnson, 1911-1938, Lester Melrose, 1891-1968, Sleepy John Estes, 1899-1977
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Artistic collaboration, Recording sessions, Rhythm & Blues, Band
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Arthur Big Boy Crudup Vol 2 1946 - 1949
performed by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1905-1974, Arthur Big Boy Crudup Vol 2 1946 - 1949 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
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performed by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1905-1974, Arthur Big Boy Crudup Vol 2 1946 - 1949 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1949
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1905-1974
Author / Creator
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1905-1974
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Avery Parrish, Frank Sinatra, 1915-1998, Lester Melrose, 1891-1968, Lonnie Johnson, 1889-1970, Elmore James, 1918-1963, John Lee Hooker, 1917-2001
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Music criticism, Recording sessions, Rhythm & Blues
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Arthur Big Boy Crudup Vol 3 1949 - 1952
performed by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1905-1974, Arthur Big Boy Crudup Vol 3 1949 - 1952 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
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performed by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1905-1974, Arthur Big Boy Crudup Vol 3 1949 - 1952 (Document Records, 1994), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1905-1974
Author / Creator
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1905-1974
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Elmore James, 1918-1963, Sonny Boy Williamson, 1914-1948, Jimmy Rogers, 1924-1997, Johnny Ace
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Artistic collaboration, Recording sessions, Rhythm & Blues, Band
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