California soul : music of African Americans in the West /

Other Authors: DjeDje, Jacqueline Cogdell.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Berkeley : University of California Press, ©1998.
Series:Music of the African diaspora ; 1
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Online Access:http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=6916
Table of Contents:
  • Music in an urban environment. Way out west on Central : jazz in the African-American community of Los Angeles before 1930 / Michael B. Bakan ; "Pitchin' up a boogie" : African-American musicians, nightlife, and music venues in Los Angeles, 1930-1945 / Ralph Eastman ; Oakland blues. Part 1. Essay / Lee Hildebrand ; Part 2. A conversation with Bob Geddins / James C. Moore Sr. ; The California black gospel music tradition : a confluence of musical styles and cultures / Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje
  • Music and the media. Insider perspectives on the American Afrikan popular music industry and black radio / Kwaku Person-Lynn ; Part 1. The popular music industry : an interview with Al Bell ; Part 2. Black radio in Los Angeles, 1980-1987 : an interview with Pam Robinson ; California rhythm and blues recordings, 1942-1972 : a diversity of styles / Willie R. Collins ; African Americans and "Lites Out Jazz" in San Diego : marketing, impact, and criticism / Eddie S. Meadows
  • The musician as innovator. Clora Bryant : gender issues in the career of a West Coast jazz musician / Danica L. Stein ; The gospel of Andraé Crouch : a black angeleno / Jean Kidula ; Brenda Holloway : Los Angeles's contribution to Motown / Kimasi L. Browne
  • Source materials and guide to African-American music, musicians, and culture in California / David Martinelli.