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...

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1. Verfasser: Ratcliffe, Philip R.
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, c2011.
Schriftenreihe:American made music series.
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Zusammenfassung: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.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xx, 308 p.).
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references, discography, and index.
ISBN:9781617030086
1617030082
9781628469790
162846979X
1283149095
9781283149099
9786613149091
6613149098

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