ISBN10: 0226429601, ISBN13: 9780226429601, [publisher: University of Chicago Press] Softcover Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]

University of Chicago Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. University of Chicago Press ISBN 0226429601 9780226429601 [US]

ISBN10: 0226429601, ISBN13: 9780226429601, [publisher: University of Chicago Press 3/15/1992] Softcover Urban Blues 0.79
[Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]
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ISBN10: 0226429601, ISBN13: 9780226429601, [publisher: The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL] Softcover Paperback. Charles Keil examines the expressive role of blues bands and performers and stresses the intense interaction between performer and audience. Profiling bluesmen Bobby Bland and B. B. King, Keil argues that they are symbols for the black community, embodying important attitudes and rolessuccess, strong egos, and close ties to the community. While writing Urban Blues in the mid-1960s, Keil optimistically saw this cultural expression as contributing to the rising tide of raised political consciousness in Afro-America. His new Afterword examines black music in the context of capitalism and black culture in the context of worldwide trends toward diversification. "Enlightening. . . . [Keil] has given a provocative indication of the role of the blues singer as a focal point of ghetto community expression."John S. Wilson, New York Times Book Review "A terribly valuable book and a powerful one. . . . Keil is an original thinker and . . . has offered us a major breakthrough."Studs Terkel, Chicago Tribune "[Urban Blues] expresses authentic concern for people who are coming to realize that their past was . . . the source of meaningful cultural values."Atlantic "An achievement of the first magnitude. . . . He opens our eyes and introduces a world of amazingly complex musical happening."Robert Farris Thompson, ...

University Of Chicago Press, Date: 1970. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0226429601 1970. University Of Chicago Press ISBN 0226429601 9780226429601 [GB]

ISBN10: 0226429601, ISBN13: 9780226429601, [publisher: University Of Chicago Press] Hardcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0226429601
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1970]

ISBN10: 0226429601, ISBN13: 9780226429601, [publisher: University Of Chicago Press] Hardcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0226429601
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1970]

Used - isbn: 0226429601 - isbn13: 9780226429601 University of Chicago Press

ISBN10: 0226429601, ISBN13: 9780226429601, [publisher: University of Chicago Press] Softcover 231 pp, index, b/w photos. Wraps rubbed, edgewear, a little sticker residue. Interior unmarked. Spine straight, lightly creased.
[Edmonton, AB, Canada] [Publication Year: 1970]
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