Songsters and Saints: Vocal Traditions on Race Records

by Paul Oliver

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In this innovatory book the celebrated writer on the blues, Paul Oliver, rediscovers the wealth of neglected vocal traditions presented on Race records. When blues first reached a large audience it was through the 'Race records' issued specifically for black purchasers in the 1920s. Blues South have been extensively discussed by many writers. Paul Oliver shows that this emphasis has drawn attention away from the other important vocal traditions also...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521269423

ISBN13:9780521269421

Release Date:October 1984

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:348 Pages

Weight:1.16 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Related Subjects

African-American Studies Arts, Music & Photography Blues Music Musical Genres Performing Arts Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics

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