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Black Pearls: Blues Queens of the 1920s: Daphne Harrison ... Black Pearls: Blues Queens of the 1920s [Daphne Harrison] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Throughout the 1920s, in tents, theaters, dance halls and cabarets, and on "race" records Black Pearls: Blues Queens of the 1920s - Daphne Duval ... Throughout the 1920s, in tents, theaters, dance halls and cabarets, and on "race" records, black American women captivated large audiences with their singing of the blues. University of Maryland professor Harrison examines the subjects and texts of their songs, the toll these performers paid for their right to be heard, and what they did to transform a folk tradition into a popular art. Black Pearls: Blues Queens of the 1920s by Daphne Duval ... Daphne Duval Harrison's Black Pearls is a fascinating look at 1920s "blues queens," from the most famous like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith, to some who are less well-known today. Harrison discusses the economics and racial dynamics of stage performing and the recording industry of the time, does an in-depth analysis of the women's lyrics, and ...
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