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Shine bright : a very personal history of black women in pop  Cover Image Large print book Large print book

Shine bright : a very personal history of black women in pop / Danyel Smith.

Smith, Danyel, (author.).

Summary:

"From one of the preeminent cultural critics of her generation, a radiant weave of memoir, criticism, and biography that tells the story of black women in music--from the Dixie Cups to Gladys Knight to Janet, Whitney, and Mariah-- as the foundational story of American pop"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593132739
  • Physical Description: 292 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
  • Edition: One World trade paperback edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Roc Lit 101, 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [275]-278) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Machine generated contents note: pt. I The Dixie Cups -- Leontyne + Dionne + Cissy -- Miss Ross -- Gladys -- Donna -- Marilyn + Peaches -- Stephanie + The Wiz -- Jody + Deniece -- pt. II Whitney + Aretha -- pt. III Janet -- Mariah -- Outro -- Gratitude.
Subject: African American women musicians.
Popular music > United States > History and criticism.
African American singers.
Women singers > United States.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Camosun College Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Lansdowne Library ML 82 S615 2021 (Text) 26040003465891 Main Collection Volume hold Available -


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