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In Tune: Charley Patton, Jimmie Rodgers, and the Roots of American Music

In Tune: Charley Patton, Jimmie Rodgers, and the Roots of American Music

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Availability:In StockContributor:Ben WynnePublish date:2023-03-29Pages:296
Language:EnglishPublisher:LSU PressISBN-13:9780807179956ISBN-10:807179957UPC:9780807179956Book Category:Music, HistoryBook Subcategory:History & Criticism, Genres & Styles, United StatesBook Topic:Blues, State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.67 inchesWeight:0.97Product ID:SCD5XVNWQM

Born into poverty in Mississippi at the close of the nineteenth century, Charley Patton and Jimmie Rodgers established themselves among the most influential musicians of their era. In Tune tells the story of the parallel careers of these two pioneering recording artists -- one white, one black -- who moved beyond their humble origins to change the face of American music.

At a time when segregation formed impassable lines of demarcation in most areas of southern life, music transcended racial boundaries. Jimmie Rodgers and Charley Patton drew inspiration from musical traditions on both sides of the racial divide, and their songs about hard lives, raising hell, and the hope of better days ahead spoke to white and black audiences alike. Their music reflected the era in which they lived but evoked a range of timeless human emotions. As the invention of the phonograph disseminated traditional forms of music to a wider audience, Jimmie Rodgers gained fame as the "Father of Country Music," while Patton's work eventually earned him the title "King of the Delta Blues."

Patton and Rodgers both died young, leaving behind a relatively small number of recordings. Though neither remains well known to mainstream audiences, the impact of their contributions echoes in the songs of today. The first book to compare the careers of these two musicians, In Tune is a vital addition to the history of American music.
Language:EnglishPublisher:LSU PressISBN-13:9780807179956ISBN-10:807179957UPC:9780807179956Book Category:Music, HistoryBook Subcategory:History & Criticism, Genres & Styles, United StatesBook Topic:Blues, State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.67 inchesWeight:0.97Product ID:SCD5XVNWQM

A native of Florence, Mississippi, Ben Wynne earned his doctorate degree in history from the University of Mississippi. He currently teaches at the University of North Georgia and has written several works related to southern history.


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