Lost Sounds: Blacks and the Birth of the Recording Industry, 1890-1919 (Music in American Life)
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Book Synopsis: A groundbreaking history of African Americans in the early recording industry, Lost Sounds examines the first three decades of sound recording in the United States, charting the surprising roles black artists played in the period leading up to the Jazz Age and the remarkably wide range of black music and culture they preserved. Drawing on more than thirty years of scholarship, Tim Brooks identifies key black recording artists and profiles forty audio pioneers. Brooks assesses the careers and recordings of George W. Johnson, Bert Williams, George Walker, Noble Sissle, Eubie Blake, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, W. C. Handy, James Reese Europe, Wilbur Sweatman, Harry T. Burleigh, Roland Hayes, Booker T. Washington, and boxing champion Jack Johnson, plus a host of lesser-known voices. Many of these pioneers struggled to be heard in an era of rampant discrimination. Their stories detail the forces–black and white–that gradually allowed African Americans to enter the mainstream entertainment industry.
Lost Sounds includes Brooks's selected discography of CD reissues and an appendix by Dick Spottswood describing early recordings by black artists in the Caribbean and South America.
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Discover the untold history of African Americans in the birth of the recording industry with Lost Sounds: Blacks and the Birth of the Recording Industry, 1890-1919 (Music in American Life) book. This groundbreaking and meticulously researched book takes you on a fascinating journey through the first three decades of sound recording in the United States, unearthing the remarkable contributions and struggles of black artists. From George W. Johnson to Jack Johnson, these forgotten voices shaped the landscape of American music.
Through Lost Sounds, you'll gain a newfound appreciation for the wide range of black music and culture that black artists preserved in the face of rampant discrimination. Tim Brooks, the author, draws on over thirty years of scholarship to bring these stories to life, highlighting the key figures such as Bert Williams, W. C. Handy, and Roland Hayes, among others.
Not only does Lost Sounds celebrate the pioneers who paved the way for future generations, but it also sheds light on the societal and cultural forces that allowed African Americans to enter the mainstream entertainment industry. This book is an essential read for anyone passionate about American history, music, and the enduring power of the human spirit.
Get your copy of Lost Sounds: Blacks and the Birth of the Recording Industry, 1890-1919 (Music in American Life) today and embark on a captivating journey through the forgotten chapters of American music history. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the stories of these remarkable artists who defied the odds and left an indelible mark on our cultural heritage.
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