Mississippi John Hurt : his life, his times, his blues /
When Mississippi John Hurt (1892-1966) was 'rediscovered' by blues revivalists in 1963, his musicianship and recordings transformed popular notions of pre-war country blues. At seventy-one he moved to Washington, D.C., from Avalon, Mississippi, and became a live-wire connection to a powerf...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Jackson :
University Press of Mississippi,
2011
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| Series: | American made music series.
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | When Mississippi John Hurt (1892-1966) was 'rediscovered' by blues revivalists in 1963, his musicianship and recordings transformed popular notions of pre-war country blues. At seventy-one he moved to Washington, D.C., from Avalon, Mississippi, and became a live-wire connection to a powerful, authentic past. Hurt's intricate and lively style made him the most sought-after musician among the many talents the revival brought to light. This book provides this legendary creator's life story. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xx, 308 p.). |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references, discography, and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781617030086 1617030082 9781628469790 162846979X 1283149095 9781283149099 9786613149091 6613149098 |
| Language: | This edition in English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. Print version record. |
