Spreadin' Rhythm Around: Black Popular Songwriters, 1880-1930
4.8 (58 items)
Limited Time Sale$27.31 cheaper than the new price!!
Free cash-on-delivery fees for purchases over $99
Product details
| Management number | 232083708 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $18.20 | Model Number | 232083708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | |||||||||
Spreadin' Rhythm Around: Black Popular Songwriters,1880-1930 is a classic work on a little-studied subject in American music history: the contribution of African-American songwriters to the world of popular song. Hailed by Publishers Weekly as "thoroughly researched and entertainingly written," this work documents the careers of songwriters like James A. Bland ("Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny"), Bert Williams ("Nobody"), W. C. Handy ("St. Louis Blues"), Noble Sissle, Eubie Blake ("I'm Just Wild About Harry"), and many more. Richly illustrated with rare photographs from sheet music, newspapers, and other unique sources, the book documents an entire era of performance when black singers, dancers, and actors were active on the New York stage.In 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. Read more
| ASIN | B0C5SB3LDD |
|---|---|
| XRay | Not Enabled |
| ISBN13 | 978-1135509798 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| File size | 34.5 MB |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Print length | 463 pages |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Publication date | October 31, 2013 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
History & Criticism
Correction of product information
If you notice any omissions or errors in the product information on this page, please use the correction request form below.
Correction Request Form