Bruce Conforth: 2 books
Up Jumped the Devil
The Real Life of Robert Johnson
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2019
Robert Johnson is the subject of the most famous myth about the history of the blues: he allegedly sold his soul at the crossroads in exchange for his incredible talent, and this deal led to his tragic death at age 27. This single notion can be recited by everyone who has ever heard of him, but the...
African American Folksong and American Cultural Politics
The Lawrence Gellert Story
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2013
In African American Folksong and American Cultural Politics: The Lawrence Gellert Story, scholar and musician Bruce Conforth tells the story of one of the most unusual collections of African American folk music ever amassed—and the remarkable story of the man who produced it: Lawrence Gellert. Compiled...