Josh White by Elijah Wald
This biography of the blues star traces his life in the context of the evolution of the blues and folk revival, and is a must read for anyone interested in the history of American popular culture."Society Blues incorporates a skillful and thought-provoking critique of the ideological presuppositions that guide the promotion of authenticityWald achieves this goal by sticking to the details of White's career, not generalizing about its implications, yet the point comes across with clarity and conviction." -- David Sanjek, American Studies
"[An] affectionate, careful biography." -- The Washington Post
Elijah Wald wrote on music for the Boston Globe for 15 years. He is the author of Narcocorrido: A Journey intothe Music of Drugs, Guns, and Guerrillas. Harper Collins/RAYO, 2001, and coauthor of Mississippi: River ofSong, which accompanied a PBS series for which he served as a consultant. He maintains a website on his writing and performing, www.elijahwald.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415942041 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415942047 |
| Title | Josh White |
| Author | Elijah Wald |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-06-28 |
| Number of pages | 374 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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