Spreadin' rhythm around : black popular songwriters, 1880-1930 /
by Jasen, David A. (David Alan); Jones, Gene.
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BookPublisher: New York : Schirmer, c1998Description: xxvi, 435p. : facsims., ports. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780028647425 (hbk.) :.Classification number: 780.8996073Subject(s): Composers, Black -- United States -- Biography | Afro-Americans -- Music -- History and criticism | Music | Music | Musicians, singers, bands & groups | Popular music | Music: styles & genres | Popular music | Popular music | Ethnic studiesSummary: Based on research, interviews and archival work, this book tells the story of a crew of talented African-American songwriters who introduced new rhythms and subject matter into American popular song. It features W.C. Handy and Eubie Blake.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book - Adult Hardback | Crosby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 780.8996 JAS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 001924815X |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 419-420) and index.
Based on research, interviews and archival work, this book tells the story of a crew of talented African-American songwriters who introduced new rhythms and subject matter into American popular song. It features W.C. Handy and Eubie Blake.
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