The Black Roots of Our American Music, 1971
Title
The Black Roots of Our American Music, 1971
Description
Published and copyrighted by Jean Kittrell in 1971, this 13 page book covers the history of jazz and related forms using a historical context. The cover art for the book (not pictured) was designed by Jane P. Luckenbach, wife of musician Tony Luckenbach, and features black musicians in a circle motif with musical instruments at the center. A pair of hands are featured on the bottom of the circle. The content of the book includes a timeline of Afro-American folk music related to development of European musical forms and historic events, comments and definitions of jazz terminology with associated diagrams, and a bibliography of related literature including books and periodicals. The inside cover of this copy is signed "To Gail & Steve with best wishes, Jean Kittrell 23 Nov 71."
Creator
Kittrell, Jean
Date
1971
Rights
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Relation
Jean Kittrell Digital Collection
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
JMK_2015_8_2_0001
Text
[Transcription attached as text-searchable PDF]
Original Format
Book
Collection
Citation
Kittrell, Jean, “The Black Roots of Our American Music, 1971,” Digital Exhibits, accessed November 23, 2024, https://digitallis.isg.siue.edu/items/show/2823.
