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Item Details
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COUSIN JOE
BLUES FROM NEW ORLEANS |
| By: |
Pleasant Joseph, Harriet J. Ottenheimer |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£16.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1455615439 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781455615438 |
| Publisher: |
PELICAN PUBLISHING CO |
| Pub. date: |
31 January, 2012 |
| Pages: |
228 |
| Description: |
Self-taught as a pianist and tap dancer, "Cousin Joe" began his musical career as a gospel singer before beginning a recording career in 1945. Filled with insights and anecdotes about his life, career, and the people he met along the way, this book is suitable for those interested in a genuine icon of New Orleans blues. |
| Synopsis: |
This extraordinary life history is the result of more than fifteen years of recorded conversations, pieced together into a narrative of a uniquely American experience. Pleasant Cousin Joe Josephs colorful portrayals of the characters that parade through his life document more than seventy 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 struggles prevalent in a musicians 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. |
| Illustrations: |
24 b/w photos |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Pelican Publishing Co |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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