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Paperback Woman with Guitar: Memphis Minnie's Blues Book

ISBN: 0306804603

ISBN13: 9780306804601

Woman with Guitar: Memphis Minnie's Blues

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Universally recognized as one of the greatest blues artists, Memphis Minnie (1897-1973) wrote and recorded hundreds of songs, among them the famous "Bumble Bee Blues," "I'm Talking About You," and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

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Essential for poets, feminists, music scholars & historians.

This much-needed study documents the life and work of Lizzie "Kid" Douglas, preeminent blues vocalist and guitarist, c. 1920-1950. Poets will appreciate the careful transcriptions and interpretations of Minnie's lyrics; scholars, the meticulous research; and feminists, the story line of a rough n' ready woman making her way in the music business. Fifty photographs of Minnie, her record contracts and sheet music, and period advertisements, further vivify this portrait of an African-American musical legend
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