Bibliograph

Spreadin' rhythm around, Black popular songwriters, 1880-1930, David A. Jasen and Gene Jones

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Spreadin' rhythm around, Black popular songwriters, 1880-1930, David A. Jasen and Gene Jones

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 419-420) and indexes

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collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Spreadin' rhythm around

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

38216305

Responsibility statement

David A. Jasen and Gene Jones

Sub title

Black popular songwriters, 1880-1930

Summary

While most people are aware of the classic white songwriters of the '20s and '30s, few realize that many of the best-loved songs of this era were written by African Americans. Rarely given their due, and covered only briefly in standard pop song histories, these important writers are finally highlighted in this landmark work. Based on new research, original interviews, and decades of archival study, Spreadin' Rhythm Around is the story of these talented songwriters who introduced new rhythms and subject matter into American popular songIn sheer depth of research, new information, and full coverage, Spreadin' Rhythm Around offers a comprehensive picture of the contributions of black musicians to American popular song. For anyone interested in the history of jazz, pop song, or Broadway, this book will be a revelation

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Spreading rhythm around

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