The Poetry of Sterling Brown

The Poetry of Sterling Brown

written by Sterling A. Brown; produced by Yusef Jones (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1995), 52 mins

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Field of Interest
World Music
Author
Sterling A. Brown
Description
Poet, critic, legendary teacher, irreverent raconteur Sterling Brown reads 21 of his most memorable poems. The verses resonate with the music of the life he saw around him—the blues sung to lost loves, chants of saints praying to be in the number, tragic-comic cries in the face of hatred and injustice, and jubilant songs of endurance and perseverance. Sterling Brown's poetic genius lies in his subtle adaptation of blues, spirituals, work songs, and ballads into silver threads that dazzle his spoken verse. His complete readings for Folkways Records from 1946-1973 are available on CD for the first time. Dr. Joanne Gabbin, Sterling Brown scholar and biographer, contributes extensive notes and bibliography. Compiled by Yusef Jones. 53 minutes. "One of America's finest poets in a compelling collection" —Naird Notes
Content Type
Music recording
Duration
52 mins
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Poetry, Spoken Word
Label
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Producer
Yusef Jones
Release Date
1995
Subject
World Music, American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, United States and Canada, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, United States
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá

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