Surprise Castle
/Books/Biographies & Autobiographies/Entertainment & Arts/Music
Searching for Solid Ground: A Memoir

Searching for Solid Ground: A Memoir

$12.99
$18.00
-28%
Quantity
01

Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with

Availability:In StockContributor:Reggie Harris, Linda Hansell (With)Publish date:2024-04-16Pages:270
Language:EnglishPublisher:Skinner House BooksISBN-13:9781558969254ISBN-10:155896925XUPC:9781558969254Book Category:Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Music, Personal Memoirs, Cultural, Ethnic & RegionalBook Topic:African American & BlackSize:8.35 x 5.43 x 0.79 inchesWeight:0.8003Product ID:SC4K3ESMA9

An inspiring narrative of bridge-building, hope, and resilience from a beloved folk musician.

Before renowned musician Reggie Harris was a sought-after performer, educator, cultural ambassador, and civil rights advocate, he was a low-income Black kid in Philadelphia with a love of music. He was transported by the vibrant sound that filled the air in his church, the voices calling out with passion, the rhythm and the release, and the powerful sense of community.

Searching for Solid Ground is a captivating and deeply personal chronicle of Harris's extraordinary life, from his early years, when his love of music was fueled by singing everywhere he could--at home, at church, and in the school choir--to performing across the world for over forty years as one half of the folk duo Kim and Reggie Harris, to his current work blending his musical gifts with a commitment to promote justice and peace and heal the racial divide.

Harris shares his triumphs and his struggles, his hard-won wisdom and insights, including the challenges he faced launching a career in folk music as a Black musician, his transformative experience hearing James Baldwin speak and the beginnings of his own justice work, and a harrowing journey back to health through the gift of a liver transplant, among many other remarkable moments.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Skinner House BooksISBN-13:9781558969254ISBN-10:155896925XUPC:9781558969254Book Category:Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Music, Personal Memoirs, Cultural, Ethnic & RegionalBook Topic:African American & BlackSize:8.35 x 5.43 x 0.79 inchesWeight:0.8003Product ID:SC4K3ESMA9

Reggie Harris is a musician, storyteller, and educator. A winner of the 2021 Spirit of Folk Award and the 2021 W.E.B. Du Bois Legacy Award, Harris is also a teaching artist in the Kennedy Center's Changing Education Through the Arts Program and co-president and director of music education for the Living Legacy Project. Known for over forty years as one half of the folk duo Kim and Reggie Harris, he continues to inspire audiences with the message of joy, unity, and peace through his powerful live performances.

Linda Hansell is an educator and writer who collaborates with individuals to write their memoirs. She also writes literary nonfiction. Her essays have appeared in literary journals and anthologies such as Emerald Coast Review, Wising Up Anthology, Months to Years, and Hippocampus Books. In addition to writing, she has created and directed innovative urban education programs and taught at the University of Pennsylvania.



Publisher: Skinner House Books

Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Returns accepted within 30 days of purchase.

Recently Viewed

View All