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Race Music: Black Cultures From Bebop To Hiphop (Volume 7)
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This Powerful Book Covers The Vast And Various Terrain Of African American Music, From Bebop To Hiphop. Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr., Begins With An Absorbing Account Of His Own Musical Experiences With Family And Friends On The South Side Of Chicago, Evoking Sundaymorning Worship Services, Family Gatherings With Food And Dancing, And Jam Sessions At Local Nightclubs. This Lays The Foundation For A Brilliant Discussion Of How Musical Meaning Emerges In The Private And Communal Realms Of Lived Experience And How African American Music Has Shaped And Reflected Identities In The Black Community. Deeply Informed By Ramsey'S Experience As An Accomplished Musician, A Sophisticated Cultural Theorist, And An Enthusiast Brought Up In The Community He Discusses, Race Music Explores The Global Influence And Popularity Of African American Music, Its Social Relevance, And Key Questions Regarding Its Interpretation And Criticism.Beginning With Jazz, Rhythm And Blues, And Gospel, This Book Demonstrates That While Each Genre Of Music Is Distinctpossessing Its Own Conventions, Performance Practices, And Formal Qualitieseach Is Also Grounded In Similar Techniques And Conceptual Frameworks Identified With African American Musical Traditions. Ramsey Provides Vivid Glimpses Of The Careers Of Dinah Washington, Louis Jordan, Dizzy Gillespie, Cootie Williams, And Mahalia Jackson, Among Others, To Show How The Social Changes Of The 1940S Elicited An Afromodernism That Inspired Much Of The Music And Culture That Followed.Race Music Illustrates How, By Transcending The Boundaries Between Genres, Black Communities Bridged Generational Divides And Passed Down Knowledge Of Musical Forms And Styles. It Also Considers How The Discourse Of Soul Music Contributed To The Vibrant Social Climate Of The Black Power Era. Multilayered And Masterfully Written, Race Music Provides A Dynamic Framework For Rethinking The Many Facets Of African American Music And The Ethnocentric Energy That Infused Its Creation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Race Music: Black Cultures from Bebop to Hip-Hop'? A: The book explores the evolution of African American music from bebop to hip-hop, discussing its cultural, social, and historical significance.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Race Music'? A: The author is Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr., an accomplished musician and cultural theorist.
- Q: What genres of music does the book cover? A: The book covers various genres including jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, and hip-hop, highlighting their distinct qualities and shared African American musical traditions.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Race Music'? A: The book contains 294 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Race Music'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in New condition.
- Q: When was 'Race Music' published? A: The book was published on November 22, 2004.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'Race Music'? A: The book is aimed at readers interested in ethnomusicology, African American culture, and music history.
- Q: Does 'Race Music' include personal anecdotes from the author? A: Yes, the author shares personal musical experiences and reflections throughout the book.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Race Music'? A: The book explores themes of identity, community, and the social relevance of African American music across different eras.