Texas Blues: The Rise of a Contemporary Sound (John and Robin Dickson Series in Texas Music, sponsored by the Center for Texas)
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (979 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 158544605X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 624 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From Blind Lemon Jefferson and Aaron T-Bone” Walker of Dallas, to Delbert McClinton in Fort Worth, Sam Lightnin’” Hopkins in East Texas, Baldemar (Freddie Fender) Huerta in South Texas, and Stevie Ray Vaughan in Austin, Texas Blues shows the who, what, where, and how of blues in the Lone Star State.. Award-winning documentary filmmaker and author Alan Govenar here builds on his previous groundbreaking work documenting these musicians and their style with the stories of 110 of the most influential artists and their times. Fully illustrated with 495 dramatic, high-quality color and black-and-white photographsmany never before publishedTexas Blues provides comprehensive and authoritative documentation of a musical tradition that has changed contemporary music. Texas Blues allow
Insightful, Comprehensive, and Authoritative This is, without a doubt, the definitive book about Texas blues. It documents every influential figure (well known or otherwise), not just with expertly written essays and first hand personal accounts from interviews with the artists, but also with countless, lovely, color and black-and-white photos.From Blind Lemon Jefferson to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Aaron "T-Bone" Walker to Alphonse "Lonnie" Mitchell. If you can think of a Texas blues personality you'll find them well represented here.Author and blues historian Dr. Alan Govenar's bon. The real thing Jay F. Brakefield Govenar's book is the most compehensive ever on Texas blues. It contains a wealth of information, entertainingly presented, and great photos as well.A couple of reviews, from Library Journal:Govenar, Alan. Texas Blues: The Rise of a Contemporary Sound. Texas A&M Univ. (John & Robin Dickson Series in Texas Music). 2008. c.599p. photogs. bibliog. discog. index. ISBN 978-1-58544-605-6. $40. MUSICAs this massive, vibrant, and colorful study shows, the importance of Texas Blues is demonstrated by the number of musicians who have practice. Texas Blues in the words of Texas Bluesmen I think this History Book on Texas Blues is Unique because it is written primarily with the words of Each Bluesman or Blueswoman in an Autobiographical manner;So there is no real critical review or opinion from the author,but rather from the artists themselves!Very informative and extensive. Excellent!!! PS I am honored to have 2 pages written on yours truly(KM Williams-pg67-68).
"Texas Blues has value that transcends music scholarshipThe book does an admirable job of balancing range and depth."-Living Blues