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Chapter 9: The Performance of the Virginia Minstrels
written by Hans Nathan; in Dan Emmett and the Rise of Early Negro Minstrelsy (Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1962), 137-148
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written by Hans Nathan; in Dan Emmett and the Rise of Early Negro Minstrelsy (Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1962), 137-148
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Hans Nathan
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
University of Oklahoma Press
Person Discussed
Frank Brower, 1823-1874, Dan Emmett, 1815-1904, William M. Whitlock, 1813-, Richard Ward Pelham, 1815-
Topic / Theme
American, Minstrel shows, Characterization, Nicknames, Musical instruments, Songs, Performing ensembles, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Artistic collaboration, Concerts, Lyrics, African American Music, Fiddle, Banjo, Bones, Tambourine
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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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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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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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Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress
written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974 (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 522 page(s)
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written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974 (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 522 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Date Published / Released
1973
Publisher
Doubleday & Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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Earl Hooker, Blues Master
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 389 page(s)
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 389 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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Echoes of Africa in Folk Songs of the Americas
written by Beatrice Landeck (New York, NY: David McKay Company, 1961), 184 page(s)
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written by Beatrice Landeck (New York, NY: David McKay Company, 1961), 184 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Beatrice Landeck
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
David McKay Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Folk Music
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Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Biography
written by Stuart Nicholson (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 370 page(s)
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written by Stuart Nicholson (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 370 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Stuart Nicholson
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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Folk Song of the American Negro
written by John Wesley Work III, 1901-1967 (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1969), 136 page(s)
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written by John Wesley Work III, 1901-1967 (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1969), 136 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
John Wesley Work III, 1901-1967
Date Published / Released
1969
Publisher
Greenwood Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Folk Music
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