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Shine bright : a very personal history of black women in pop  Cover Image Book 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: 9780593132715
  • ISBN: 0593132718
  • Physical Description: 292 pages : illustrations, photographs ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Roc Lit 101, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Part 1. The Dixie Cups ; Leontyne and Dionne and Cissy ; Miss Ross ; Gladys ; Donna ; Marilyn and Peaches ; Stephanie and The Wiz ; Jody and Deniece -- Part 2. Whitney and Aretha -- Part 3. 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

  • 7 of 7 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Poplar Bluff Municipal Library District. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Poplar Bluff - Main Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Poplar Bluff - Main Library 782.42 SMITH (Text) 38420101762173 NON-FICTION Available -


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