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Routledge - Words and Songs of Bessie Smith, Holiday, and Simone

Name: Routledge - Words and Songs of Bessie Smith, Holiday, and Simone
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the deep connections between three icons of African American music in this scholarly work from Routledge. This book examines the dance, art, and music sensibilities of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone through the lens of a Pan African aesthetic. By analyzing their lives and original compositions, the text identifies common threads that link these legendary performers. It uses the Nzuri theory/model to codify and evaluate selected song performances, providing a structured way to understand their artistic contributions. Readers will find a detailed look at how aesthetic analysis of African American song performance can lead to transformational values. This study serves as an essential resource for those interested in African American history, culture, and the evolution of blues and jazz through a Pan African perspective.

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Examines the musical and artistic connections between Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone.

Applies the Pan African aesthetic Nzuri theory/model to evaluate specific song performances.

Analyzes original compositions and life histories to find commonalities among these three artists.

Provides a scholarly look at the relationship between dance, art, and music within African American culture.

Explores how aesthetic analysis of song performance can lead to transformational values.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0415980291
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles > Blues
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 June 2007
Listed Since: 16 February 2007

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