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Author: Arthur Kempton Publisher: Pantheon ISBN: Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 520
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Boogaloo—the synonym of choice among the cognoscenti for rhythm and blues—is a stylish and profound meditation on the art, influence, and commerce of black American popular music. At once deeply knowing and keenly observant, Arthur Kempton reveals the tensions between the sacred and the profane at the heart of “soul music,” and the complex centrality of “Aframericans” in the evolution of our mass musical culture. What that culture is all about, who owns it, and who gets paid—these are issues of moment in his epic narrative. Kempton brilliantly traces the interconnections among a century’s worth of signal personalities, events, and achievements: from Thomas A. Dorsey, the so-called Father of Gospel Music, whose career (“Got to Know How to Work Your Show”) sheds light on Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown, among others, to the rise of that “handsome Negro lad,” Sam Cooke (perhaps the greatest of soul singers) and his definitive crossover dreams; from Berry Gordy Jr.’s infatuation with Doris Day and his sharp business plan to capture and exploit the sounds of young America through Motown (“It’s What’s in the Grooves That Counts”) to the founding of Stax Records and Memphis Soul by a white farm kid who grew up dreaming of being a country fiddler; from the visionary funk of George Clinton to the ascendancy of hip hop (“Sharecropping in Wonderland”), the murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, and the story of Death Row Records. Boogaloois a monumental work, informed by a rare fierceness of intellect, which debunks many a myth and canard about our popular music heritage even as it enlarges our understanding of its quintessence.
Author: Arthur Kempton Publisher: Pantheon ISBN: Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 520
Book Description
Boogaloo—the synonym of choice among the cognoscenti for rhythm and blues—is a stylish and profound meditation on the art, influence, and commerce of black American popular music. At once deeply knowing and keenly observant, Arthur Kempton reveals the tensions between the sacred and the profane at the heart of “soul music,” and the complex centrality of “Aframericans” in the evolution of our mass musical culture. What that culture is all about, who owns it, and who gets paid—these are issues of moment in his epic narrative. Kempton brilliantly traces the interconnections among a century’s worth of signal personalities, events, and achievements: from Thomas A. Dorsey, the so-called Father of Gospel Music, whose career (“Got to Know How to Work Your Show”) sheds light on Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown, among others, to the rise of that “handsome Negro lad,” Sam Cooke (perhaps the greatest of soul singers) and his definitive crossover dreams; from Berry Gordy Jr.’s infatuation with Doris Day and his sharp business plan to capture and exploit the sounds of young America through Motown (“It’s What’s in the Grooves That Counts”) to the founding of Stax Records and Memphis Soul by a white farm kid who grew up dreaming of being a country fiddler; from the visionary funk of George Clinton to the ascendancy of hip hop (“Sharecropping in Wonderland”), the murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, and the story of Death Row Records. Boogaloois a monumental work, informed by a rare fierceness of intellect, which debunks many a myth and canard about our popular music heritage even as it enlarges our understanding of its quintessence.
Author: Mark Kurlansky Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc. ISBN: 9780345448187 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 346
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In his eagerly awaited debut novel, critically acclaimed author Mark Kurlansky entertains readers with a brilliant story bursting with the vivid events and culinary delights-even recipes-that made bestsellers out of his nonfiction works "Cod, "Salt, and "1968. "Nathan woke up on a Friday morning with the unshakable sense that during this day he would commit a catastrophic error in judgment. Something had been written by the gods, and Nathan Seltzer knew this was one Friday that he would regret. . . . It's the boom years of the 1980s, and life is closing in on Nathan Seltzer, who rarely travels beyond his suddenly gentrifying Lower East Side neighborhood. Between paralyzing bouts of claustrophobia, Nathan wonders whether he should cheat on his wife with Karoline, a German pastry maker whose parents may or may not have been Nazis. His father, Harry, is plotting with the 1960s boogaloo star Chow Mein Vega for the comeback of this dance craze. Meanwhile, a homicidal drug addict is terrorizing the neighborhood. With its cast of unforgettable characters, Boogaloo on 2nd Avenue" is a comedy of cultures, of the old and the new, of Latinos, Jews, Sicilians, and Germans. It's about struggling to hold on to life in a rapidly changing world, about food and sex, and about how our lives are shaped by love and guilt.
Author: Paul Flower Publisher: ISBN: 9781788423861 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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From his woodland bunker in Michigan, Bo 'Big Bruddah' Watts has assembled a scratch army of gun-toting militiamen, and he's ready to use it. Rumours are circulating that the liberal, female President of the USA is going to fight climate change by banning beef, snatching the great American hamburger from the mouths of patriots. Big Bruddah missed the last militia uprising. That one, sparked by a conspiracy theory about a deadly virus and stolen cheese recipes, ended in failure when his now ex-wife, Miky Spike, stopped the potentially bloody conflict at a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Wisconsin. He is determined to stop the president, with the help of eccentric octogenarian Wilbur Tuttle, who runs Silver Eagle Security, the private military enterprise owned by the hapless former governor of Michigan, Bill Hoeksma. The plan is to launch a coup in Tampa, Florida by kidnapping the President's daughter and then installing Hoeksma as a puppet President. With the support of Silver Eagle's best men, Big Bruddah and Tuttle hope to ignite the long-awaited insurrection militia members call the "boogaloo." What could possibly go wrong? What readers are saying about The Great American Cheese War: "A rollicking riot of insanity and I mean that in the most wonderful sense! I laughed my way through this story." "Highly recommended!! This book was a lot of fun, I laughed out loud, and it's a clever satire book. It's well written, engrossing and entertaining." "Enjoy your summer, read this book!" "Satire at its finest. The whole book had me rolling on floor laughing!"
Author: Jeffrey Otersen Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1669813622 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 48
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A monster who lives in Alaska is spotted by Alaskan Eskimo tribe that chases after the monster trying to kill him with spears. The monster runs into a fair and eludes the Indian tribe by sneaking into a tent where a game of skill is taking place. The monster hides in a box full of stuffed animals.
Author: Julia Williamson Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1329452984 Category : Languages : en Pages : 38
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Nia loves to dance around. She'll bust a move to any sound! She'll dance to any noise she hears, like construction workers in her ears. She loves tap, breakdancing, and hip hop too! But most of all she loves her concrete jungle boogaloo!
Author: Justin Heimberg Publisher: Seven Footer Press ISBN: 9780974043937 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 188
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From the authors of the blockbuster hitWould You Rather...' comes another collection of over 300 absurd alternatives and deranged dilemmas. Filled with wacky wit, irreverent humor, and twisted pop culture references,Would You Rather 2: Electric Boogaloo asks you to ponder questions such as: Would you rather . . . be a siamese twin connected at the lips or at the soles of your feet? Would you rather . . . have your hostage negotiator be Ozzy Osbourne or Jessica Simpson? Would you rather . . . have your cellphone ring function set on "Taser" or "Airhorn"?
Author: Carol Patricia O. Donovan Publisher: Author House ISBN: 1434317471 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 102
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A collection of poetry by the world's most well read writer Carol Patricia O'Donovan. Upbeat positive thinking with a zen influence this lady trekked the path to enlightenment. A biography of what really goes on in the life of a temp secretary who is really a fun loving Irish Backpacker at heart. Some revelations about life and what it throws at you and how to make the most of it, remain happy through the peaks and troughs. Reflections on beautiful places, people with beautiful faces, inspirations, a rock, scenery, reality, some people shock the hell out of me too. The Writer is a psychic and often sees things other people do not which is a mixed blessing as you are not always thanked for your secret insights into life in London and Dublin, Ireland. The Author is an Ambassador for the largest poetry website in the world poetry.com She has lived in Maine American for a summer on Kennebec Camp and has lived for two years in Sydney, Australia, where she had a temp job in communications for the Premier of New South Wales. Childhood reminiscences of a Dublin long gone but still close to the heart. Outlook is bright and remains so a helpful philsophy on coping with problems encountered along the trek to enlightenment. Helps people cope with lifes stresses through her reflective poetry and biography, gets to the point does not get bogged down, helpful for those recovering from an illness or suffering ill health, reflections on what the author has been through. Some nice easy reading with a twist life is what you make it get out there and take it.
Author: Donnie E. Price Publisher: Dorrance Publishing ISBN: Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 39
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The Adventures of Boogaloo the Magical Black Cat By: Donnie E. Price About the Book Boogaloo is a good cat. Her owner, Dee, is a good witch that pretends to be evil. Long ago, a spell was placed on their town to keep Santa away. The Adventures of Boogaloo the Magical Black Cat is about Boogaloo’s sneaky plan to break the spell and bring holiday joy and Santa to her town. Will Boogaloo succeed? Can her efforts teach the evil witches it’s better to be good in the world?
Author: Arthur Foot III Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1291417850 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 59
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More poems from that raconteur of ribaldry, Arthur Foot III! Yes, Arthur Foot III: poet, artist, bon-vivant and the decidedly male half of Britain's premier Steampunk/Music-Hall/Comedy/Poetry double act The Cogkneys is proud to present his second book of comic poetry, Ribald For Your Pleasure II: Poetic Boogaloo. A collection of yet more rollicking, innuendo-laden verse from the author of 'Trousers', 'Oh! Those Naughty Tentacles' and 'My Fabulous Erection'. Featuring poems about smut, booze and, er, other stuff, this slender yet inviting tome will titillate, amuse and edify. 6" x 9", perfect binding, cream interior paper (60# weight), black and white interior ink, white exterior paper (100# weight), full-colour exterior ink.
Author: Arthur Kempton
Author: Arthur Kempton
Author: Mark Kurlansky
Author: Arthur Kempton
Author: Paul Flower
Author: Jeffrey Otersen
Author: Julia Williamson
Author: Justin Heimberg
Author: Carol Patricia O. Donovan
Author: Donnie E. Price
Author: Arthur Foot III