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Mississippi John Hurt : his life, his times, his blues / Philip R. Ratcliffe.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: American made music seriesPublication details: Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, c2011.Description: 1 online resource (xx, 308 p.)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781617030086
  • 1617030082
  • 9781628469790
  • 162846979X
  • 1283149095
  • 9781283149099
  • 9786613149091
  • 6613149098
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Mississippi John Hurt.DDC classification:
  • 782.421643092 B 23
LOC classification:
  • ML420.H986
Online resources:
Contents:
The early years : from slavery to freedom -- The middle years, 1929-1962 : return to Avalon and the depression -- Rediscovery and sweet success -- Management problems and the death of Mississippi John Hurt -- The legacies of Mississippi John Hurt.
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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Includes bibliographical references, discography, and index.

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The early years : from slavery to freedom -- The middle years, 1929-1962 : return to Avalon and the depression -- Rediscovery and sweet success -- Management problems and the death of Mississippi John Hurt -- The legacies of Mississippi John Hurt.

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.

This edition in English.

Print version record.

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