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Mississippi John Hurt : his life, his times, his blues /
When Mississippi John Hurt (1892-1966) was 'rediscovered' by blues revivalists in 1963, his musicianship and recordings transformed popular notions of pre-war country blues. At seventy-one he moved to Washington, D.C., from Avalon, Mississippi, and became a live-wire connection to a powerf...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Jackson :
University Press of Mississippi,
c2011.
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| Colección: | American made music series.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | When Mississippi John Hurt (1892-1966) was 'rediscovered' by blues revivalists in 1963, his musicianship and recordings transformed popular notions of pre-war country blues. At seventy-one he moved to Washington, D.C., from Avalon, Mississippi, and became a live-wire connection to a powerful, authentic past. Hurt's intricate and lively style made him the most sought-after musician among the many talents the revival brought to light. This book provides this legendary creator's life story. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xx, 308 p.). |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references, discography, and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781617030086 1617030082 9781628469790 162846979X 1283149095 9781283149099 9786613149091 6613149098 |