Louisiana music : a journey from R&B to zydeco, jazz to country, blues to gospel, Cajun music to swamp pop to carnival music and beyond / Rick Koster.
| Author/creator |
Koster, Rick |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | 1st Da Capo Press edition. |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, MA : Da Capo Press, 2002. |
| Description | xiv, 322 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
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| Contents | Foreword / by Fred LeBlanc of Cowboy Mouth -- Introduction -- Part I: Jazz. Spontaneous combustion and the birth of an art form ; Modern jazz and the disparate paths of young warriors ; Brass bands -- Part II: Rhythm & blues. The foundations and piano giants ; Singers and hitmakers -- Part III: The blues. The Baton Rouge scene and statewide guardians ; Young pups -- Part IV: Music of southwest Louisiana. Early cajun and Creole music ; Modern cajun ; Zydeco -- Part V: Louisiana rock. The indigenous sound ; It rocks, but it's generic -- Part VI: The wondrous sounds. The music of voodoo ; Swamp pop ; The Mardi Gras Indians and carnival tunes ; Gospel and religious music ; Country music ; Rap and hip-hop ; Classical and world music. |
| Abstract | What is it about Louisiana that breeds and attracts musicians? There are literally hundreds of them--Dr. John, Harry Connick, Jr., Randy Newman, Trent Reznor, the Neville family, the Marsalis family--all part of a tradition going back to Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Jelly Roll Morton, Buddy Bolden, and Mahalia Jackson. Tackling the monumental task of surveying the lush musical landscape of the state, the author examines all of the ingredients that went into creating this hotbed of talent--the social influences, the musical traditions, the food, the drink, the heat--and introduces us to the stars, both local and national, who have emerged. Discover the past and present of jazz, rock, zydeco, R&B, gospel, blues, country, and straight-up rock 'n' roll; learn too about the styles unique to Louisiana, like voodoo music, swamp pop, second-line brass bands, and Mardi Gras Indian tribes. With the laid-back charm and easy appeal that defines the state, the author has created a survey as uniquely and teemingly rich with sound and story as the place itself. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-316) and index. |
| ISBN | 0306810034 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3477.7.L8 K67 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |