Spirit World: Pattern in the Expressive Folk Culture of African-American New Orleans - Couverture souple

Smith, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0882898957 ISBN 13 : 9780882898957

Editeur : Pelican Publishing Co, 1992

Synopsis

Documents the thriving cultural richness of black New Orleans and captures the expressions of urban black folk culture.

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À propos de l'auteur

The music of New Orleans is renowned throughout the country and possibly even the world, which is why it is no surprise that a native of this cultural mecca, such as Smith, would be enamored by the incredible jazz sensation. Smith is known as an amazing award-winning freelance photographer, who prides himself on capturing the beauty and spirit within the New Orleans jazz culture. He also became intrigued with the New Orleans street culture, especially the second line parades and jazz funerals. Michael P. Smith has worked as a staff photographer for the William Ransom Hogan Jazz Archives at Tulane University and cofounded the Tipitina's nightclub. He is currently the assistant director of the Professor Longhair Foundation, at which he is assisting the preservation of the memory of Roeland Byrd and his contribution to New Orleans music. Some of his work can be found on display throughout the country. It has been widely collected and remains as a permanent collection within the Smithsonian, Bibliotheque National in Paris, France, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Historic New Orlenas Collection, as well as other important archives. Michael P. Smith has also been awarded two photographer's fellowships from the National Endowment of Arts. He has written several books,

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pelican Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0882898957
• ISBN 13: 9780882898957
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 120
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible