Josh White
Subtitle: Society Blues
Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press
Published: December 1, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9781558492691
Subjects: Biography: film, television & music; Blues; Folk music; 20th century; Blues musicians; Biography & Autobiography; Biography / Autobiography; People of Color; Biography/Autobiography; Genres & Styles - Blues; Composers & Musicians - Rhythm & Blues; White, Josh; Entertainment & Performing Arts - General; Biography; Blues music; United States
First sentence: It is a long walk from the bright, tree-lined business district of Greenville, South Carolina, to the narrow lanes by the railroad track on the south side, and it feels like a trip to another world and time.
Description: "In this biography, Elijah Wald traces White's journey from a childhood leading blind singers on the streets of Greenville, South Carolina, to the heights of Manhattan cafe society. He explores the complexities of White's music, his struggles with discrimination and stereotypes, his political involvements, and his sometimes raucous personal life."--BOOK JACKET.