Author: Bernard MacMahon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501135600
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
In the 1920s, as radio took over the pop music business, record companies were forced to leave their studios in major cities in search of new styles and markets. The recordings they made of the ethnic groups of America helped democratize the nation and gave a voice to all its people: a woman picking cotton in Mississippi, a coal miner in Virginia, or a tobacco farmer in Tennessee could have his or her thoughts and feelings heard on records played in living rooms across the country. These records blended the intertwining strands of Europe, Africa, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas and formed the bedrock for modern music as we know it. Today, virtually no documentation of these extraordinary events survives, and nearly 90 percent of the music masters have been destroyed. Bernard MacMahon and Allison McGourty spent years traveling around the U.S. on a mission to rescue this history, interviewing hundreds of families and scouring attics and basements, collecting vintage film footage and hundreds of photographs that haven't been seen in nearly a century. This written account continues the journey of the PBS television series and features additional stories, photographs, and artwork. It also contains contributions from many of the musicians who participated, including Taj Mahal, Nas, Willie Nelson, and Steve Martin, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible adventure across America in search of these recordings and eyewitness accounts.
American Epic
Author: Bernard MacMahon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501135600
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
In the 1920s, as radio took over the pop music business, record companies were forced to leave their studios in major cities in search of new styles and markets. The recordings they made of the ethnic groups of America helped democratize the nation and gave a voice to all its people: a woman picking cotton in Mississippi, a coal miner in Virginia, or a tobacco farmer in Tennessee could have his or her thoughts and feelings heard on records played in living rooms across the country. These records blended the intertwining strands of Europe, Africa, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas and formed the bedrock for modern music as we know it. Today, virtually no documentation of these extraordinary events survives, and nearly 90 percent of the music masters have been destroyed. Bernard MacMahon and Allison McGourty spent years traveling around the U.S. on a mission to rescue this history, interviewing hundreds of families and scouring attics and basements, collecting vintage film footage and hundreds of photographs that haven't been seen in nearly a century. This written account continues the journey of the PBS television series and features additional stories, photographs, and artwork. It also contains contributions from many of the musicians who participated, including Taj Mahal, Nas, Willie Nelson, and Steve Martin, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible adventure across America in search of these recordings and eyewitness accounts.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501135600
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
In the 1920s, as radio took over the pop music business, record companies were forced to leave their studios in major cities in search of new styles and markets. The recordings they made of the ethnic groups of America helped democratize the nation and gave a voice to all its people: a woman picking cotton in Mississippi, a coal miner in Virginia, or a tobacco farmer in Tennessee could have his or her thoughts and feelings heard on records played in living rooms across the country. These records blended the intertwining strands of Europe, Africa, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas and formed the bedrock for modern music as we know it. Today, virtually no documentation of these extraordinary events survives, and nearly 90 percent of the music masters have been destroyed. Bernard MacMahon and Allison McGourty spent years traveling around the U.S. on a mission to rescue this history, interviewing hundreds of families and scouring attics and basements, collecting vintage film footage and hundreds of photographs that haven't been seen in nearly a century. This written account continues the journey of the PBS television series and features additional stories, photographs, and artwork. It also contains contributions from many of the musicians who participated, including Taj Mahal, Nas, Willie Nelson, and Steve Martin, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible adventure across America in search of these recordings and eyewitness accounts.
How to Be Heard
Author: Julian Treasure
Publisher: Mango Publishing
ISBN: 9781633536715
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Including many simple exercises, interviews with experts, and potent, transformational concepts, this book is a practical guide to improving the vital personal communication skills of speaking and listening. --
Publisher: Mango Publishing
ISBN: 9781633536715
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Including many simple exercises, interviews with experts, and potent, transformational concepts, this book is a practical guide to improving the vital personal communication skills of speaking and listening. --
Assembly Bill
Author: California. Legislature. Assembly
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bills, Legislative
Languages : en
Pages : 1648
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bills, Legislative
Languages : en
Pages : 1648
Book Description
We Disappear
Author: Scott Heim
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
From the acclaimed author of "Mysterious Skin" comes this dark and compellingnovel of addiction, obsession, love, and family.
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
From the acclaimed author of "Mysterious Skin" comes this dark and compellingnovel of addiction, obsession, love, and family.
God Hears Her
Author:
Publisher: Our Daily Bread Publishing
ISBN: 1627077553
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Take comfort in knowing that God hears you. The story of Hannah in 1 Samuel tells of one woman’s personal heartache and trust in the One who could fulfill her desires. She poured her heart out to God, and He heard her. The Our Daily Bread devotions selected for this collection reassure you that God is with you, God is for you, and God hears you. The personal stories and Scripture passages lift you up and remind you that God is bigger than the trials you face.
Publisher: Our Daily Bread Publishing
ISBN: 1627077553
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Take comfort in knowing that God hears you. The story of Hannah in 1 Samuel tells of one woman’s personal heartache and trust in the One who could fulfill her desires. She poured her heart out to God, and He heard her. The Our Daily Bread devotions selected for this collection reassure you that God is with you, God is for you, and God hears you. The personal stories and Scripture passages lift you up and remind you that God is bigger than the trials you face.
Final calendar of legislative business
Author: California. Legislature
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 1250
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 1250
Book Description
State of New York Supreme Court Appellate Division - Third Department
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1236
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1236
Book Description
Supreme Court Appellate Divison Third Department
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1442
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1442
Book Description
Reports of Cases Determined in the Supreme Court of the State of Nevada
Author: Nevada. Supreme Court
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
The Pacific Coast Musician
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description