Cousin Joe - Blues from New Orleans (Paperback, Pelican)

A remarkable blend of history and drama seen through the eyes of a noted New Orleans bluesman. This extraordinary life history is the result of more than 15 years of recorded conversations, pieced together into a narrative of a uniquely American experience. Joseph's colorful portrayals of the characters who parade through his life document more than 70 years of changing relationships between blacks and whites. In his own words, he describes growing up in Louisiana, working a rice plantation, and how Gospel music put him on a career path. His candid remarks underscore the economic necessity prevalent in a musician's life. Within the tales of gigs, card games, and romantic exploits are intimate glimpses of legendary figures, including Billie Holiday and Muddy Waters. His descriptions of performing in New Orleans, New York, and Europe are especially revealing, filled with life experiences as rich as the rhythm and lyrics of the blues he played .

General

Imprint:	Pelican Publishing Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	2012
Authors:	Pleasant Joseph • Harriet Ottenheimer
Contributors:	Michael Cato
Dimensions:	215 x 139 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	228
Edition:	Pelican
ISBN-13:	978-1-4556-1543-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Blues Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Blues
LSN:	1-4556-1543-9
Barcode:	9781455615438

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