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Summer of Soul (When the Revolution Could Not be Televised)
Summer Of Soul original motion picture soundtrack accompanies Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's directorial debut documentary Summer Of Soul, which won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Like the documentary, most of the audio recordings that were recorded during the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival have not been heard for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost - until now. Summer Of Soul (When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is a joyous musical celebration and the rediscovery of a nearly erased historical event that celebrated Black culture, pride and unity. For the album, Questlove carefully selected 16 live renditions of jazz, blues, R&B, Latin, and soul classics performed over the course of The Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969 as chronicled by the film. Performers include The 5th Dimension, B.B. King, Nina Simone, and Sly & The Family Stone!
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Water
Gregory Porter's debut studio album, Water - originally released in 2010 under the Motema Music label - is now reissued on Blue Note Records. The tracks include love stories such as "Illusion and Pretty," and protests for African-American civil rights like "1960 What?" which recounts the 1967 Detroit riots. Water was hailed by fans and critics alike, elevating Porter to the status of the next great jazz star and marking the beginning of his successful career.
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Cadillac Records
Depicts the development of 1950s R&B label Chess Records by founder Leonard Chess and its roster of stars including Etta James, Chuck Berry, and Muddy Waters.
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Cadillac Records
Based on the true story of Chicago's Chess Records - the modern blues record company that introduced musical legends Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Etta James and more. With Adrien Brody, Beyonce Knowles, Jeffrey Wright.
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Chess Pieces: The Very Best of Chess Records
Chess covers the whole spectrum of black music from Blues to Doo-Wop, Rock 'n' Roll to R&B, Pop to Soul to Jazz. This definitive 48 track collection contains the cream of chess music, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Etta James, Bo Diddley, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter and more.
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Jazz
Traces the origins and history of jazz, focusing on the individual musicians who helped shape its development
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Get on Up
The life story of legendary soul musician James Brown and his journey that led him to become the global musical icon.
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Best of Soul Train
Extremely rare and out of print DVD collection! Soul Train is one of the most beloved television shows of the past 30 years, featuring hip dances, outrageous fashions, and exciting performances from the biggest name in R&B, Soul, and Hip-Hop. Each DVD features the best moments from original Soul Train episodes, including on-air interviews with artists, the illustrious Soul Train dancers, and even classic commercials from Soul Train sponsors Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen! The best of Soul Train features performances from a who's-who of iconic artists. The ultimate collection of Soul Train moments for any fan of this classic TV show!
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The History of Gospel Music
by Rose Blue
From the days of slavery to the civil rights movement, gospel music has been a crucial part of the African-American experience and is seen as a source of salvation by many.
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The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip - Hop
by Jonathan P. D. Abrams
Drawing on more than 300 interviews conducted over three years with DJs, executives, producers and artists, a New York Times best-selling author offers the most comprehensive account to date of hip-hop's rise, conveying the drive, the stakes and the relentless creativity that ignited one of the greatest revolutions in modern music.
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Music is History
by Questlove
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, a Sundance award-winning director and bestselling author chooses one essential track from each year, revealing the pivotal role that American music plays around issues of race, gender, politics and identity.
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The Chitlin' Circuit: And the Road to Rock 'N' Roll
by Preston Lauterbach
Combining firsthand reporting with historical research, a music journalist provides a musical history of the birth of rock 'n' roll in the black juke joints where James Brown and B.B. King got their start.
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Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues
by Elijah Wald
A close-up look at the life and music of Robert Johnson and his contributions to the evolution of blues music describes his obscurity during his own life, his innovative influence on American popular music, and how the history of blues music was shaped and transformed by white fans with different tastes and standards.
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Odetta: A Life in Music and Protest
by Ian Zack
A portrait of the music artist credited as the “Voice of the Civil Rights Movement” traces Odetta’s early life in deeply segregated Alabama through her famed performances in major cities, demonstrating how she combated racism through her powerful lyrics.
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Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong
by Terry Teachout
Draws on previously unavailable sources including hundreds of private recordings made throughout the second half of the jazz master's life to assess his artistic achievements and personal arenas, sharing authoritative coverage of such topics as Armstrong's decision to break up his band and his quarrel with Eisenhower.
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Billie Holiday: The Musician and the Myth
by John F. Szwed
Drawing on a vast amount of new material that has surfaced in the last decade, jazz writer John Szwed considers how Holiday's life inflected her art, her influences, her uncanny voice and rhythmic genius, a number of her signature songs, and her legacy.
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The Beautiful Ones
by Prince
In a book started before his tragic and untimely death, the popular and influential musician describes his life as a young boy who absorbed the world around him, crafted a persona, developed an artistic vision and worked tirelessly to become a musical superstar.
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King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of B.B. King
by Daniel De Visâe
This first full and authoritative biography of the musical legend follows him from the deep poverty he was born into in Jim Crow Mississippi to his incessant performances and emergence as the King of the Blues.
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