{"product_id":"african-american-music-trails-of-eastern-north-carolina-with-cd-audio-paperback","title":"African American Music Trails of Eastern North Carolina [With CD (Audio)] - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Bryan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBeverly Patterson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichelle Lanier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThelonius Monk, Billy Taylor, and Maceo Parker--famous jazz artists who have shared the unique sounds of North Carolina with the world--are but a few of the dynamic African American artists from eastern North Carolina featured in \u003ci\u003eThe African American Music Trails of Eastern North Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e. This first-of-its-kind travel guide will take you on a fascinating journey to music venues, events, and museums that illuminate the lives of the musicians and reveal the deep ties between music and community. Interviews with more than 90 artists open doors to a world of music, especially jazz, rhythm and blues, funk, gospel and church music, blues, rap, marching band music, and beach music. New and historical photographs enliven the narrative, and maps and travel information help you plan your trip. Included is a CD with 17 recordings performed by some of the region's outstanding artists. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThelonius Monk, Billy Taylor, and Maceo Parker--famous jazz artists who have shared the unique sounds of North Carolina with the world--are but a few of the dynamic African American artists from eastern North Carolina featured in The African American Music Trails of Eastern North Carolina. This first-of-its-kind travel guide will take you on a fascinating journey to music venues, events, and museums that illuminate the lives of the musicians and reveal the deep ties between music and community. Interviews with more than 90 artists open doors to a world of music, especially jazz, rhythm and blues, funk, gospel and church music, blues, rap, marching band music, and beach music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeverly Patterson is author of \u003ci\u003eSound of the Dove: Singing in Appalachian Primitive Baptist Churches\u003c\/i\u003e. Folklorist Sarah Bryan is editor of the \u003ci\u003eOld-Time Herald\u003c\/i\u003e, a magazine highlighting string band music. Michelle Lanier directs the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission and African American Heritage Development \u0026amp; Cultural Tourism programs at the North Carolina Arts Council. Titus Brooks Heagins is a documentary and fine art photographer whose work is included in the collections of numerous museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.2 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 12, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118202556551,"sku":"9781469610795","price":22.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/0f348a5eb6616db0f787cccf354b1fbd.webp?v=1732531269","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/african-american-music-trails-of-eastern-north-carolina-with-cd-audio-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}