The invention and reinvention of Big Bill Broonzy /

The invention and reinvention of Big Bill Broonzy /

Over the course of his long career, legendary bluesman William 'Big Bill' Broonzy (1893-1958) helped shape the trajectory of the genre. Along the way, Broonzy adopted an evolving personal and professional identity, tailoring his self-presentation to the demands of the place and time. Kevin...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Greene, Kevin D. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, [2018]
Subjects:
Broonzy, Big Bill, > 1893-1958.
African American musicians > Biography.
Blues musicians > United States > Biography.
African Americans > Race identity.
Blues (Music) > History and criticism.
Celebrities in popular culture.
Harlem Renaissance.

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