Blues (Songs, etc.) — History.
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We shall walk through the streets of the city : The New Orleans Brass Band / produced by Mary Drayton-Hill.
Series which showcases innovative classic repertoire from the formative period in jazz history, 1890-1940. This program explores the influence of the New Orleans brass band tradition on early 20th century jazz. It features performances of marches, hymns, funeral processions, rags and blues. Performance be the Smithsonian Movement in Classic Jazz Brass Sextet.|WE SHALL WALK THROUGH…
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Gertrude “Ma” Rainey : Queen Mother of the classic blues / produced by Mary Drayton-Hill.
Series which showcases innovative classic repertoire from the formative period in jazz history, 1890-1940. This program explores the talent, wit, joy, pain, and worldly wisdom of one of the greatest of all blueswomen. Rainey was a performer, composer, poet, lyricist, bandleader, and teachers. The featured artist is the Aisha Kahlil Trio.|GERTRUDE “MA” RAINEY : QUEEN…