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Shaping Memories
Reflections of African American Women Writers
Edited by Joanne Veal Gabbin
ISBN: 9781604732740
$30.00 Hardcover
Twenty-five distinguished black women writers, including Nikki Giovanni and Paule Marshall, contribute short essays on the crucial moments that shaped their careers in this inspirational collection. The book celebrates the power of words and the strength of these women in the face of adversity. |
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Conversations with Samuel R. Delany
Edited by Carl Freedman
ISBN: 9781604732788
$22.00 Paperback
A pioneer in the “new wave” of science fiction, Samuel R. Delany is also a notable presence in literary theory and gay/lesbian literature. This collection of interviews from 1980 to 2007 is a testament to his original voice and philosophy. |
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Let the World Listen Right
The Mississippi Delta Hip-Hop Story
by Ali Colleen Neff
Foreword by William R. Ferris
ISBN: 9781604732290
$50.00 Hardcover
The stunning diversity of Mississippi Delta artists--gospel singers, club and radio DJs, blues musicians, poets, rappers, and many more--are represented in this collection of interviews, poetry, and commentary with a special focus on hip-hop artist TopNotch. |
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The Beat! Go-Go Music from Washington, D.C.
by Kip Lornell and Charles C. Stephenson, Jr.
ISBN: 9781604732412
$25.00 Paperback
An extensive update to the celebrated original book, The Beat!, this edition offers a look at the current go-go scene along with its fascinating history. The only musical form indigenous to Washington D.C., go-go is a rich hybrid of funk, soul, and hip-hop, and this book gives it its due. |
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Jazz Diplomacy
Promoting America in the Cold War Era
by Lisa E. Davenport
ISBN: 9781604732689
$50.00 Hardcover
The under-reported history of jazz as a tool to combat communism is detailed in this fascinating account. At the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government funded jazz diplomacy and sent musicians to play in communist countries. Lisa E. Davenport brings this history to life in this mix of politics, music, and improvisation. |
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