Monthly Archives: April 2015

“Folklore edition”

Posted on April 26, 2015 by peterblowry

BLACK EUROPE: The Sounds and Images of Black People in Europe pre-1927 Edited/produced by: Jeffrey Green, Rainer Lotz, and Howard Rye w. Hans-Jürgen Mahrenholz, Konrad Nowakowski, Holger Stoecker, Horst Bergmeier, and Susanne Zeigler.                                                                                                                                                      Bear Family Records BCD 16095 (2013) Hambergen, … Continue reading →

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HIDDEN IN THE MIX

Posted on April 26, 2015 by peterblowry

HIDDEN IN THE MIX: The African American Presence in Country Music. Edited by: Diane PECKNOLD                                                                                                      Duke University Press (2013) Durham, NC/London.                                                                392 pp. – 9 essays, bibliography, contributor bios, index.                                                       US$ 27.95 (pb)/US$99.95 (hb). The major problems/situations that must be … Continue reading →

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Oddenda & Such – #78

Posted on April 24, 2015 by peterblowry

As readers of my efforts over the years may remember, doing field work may seem romantic from one’s armchair, but in actuality, it’s a bitch. Today one’s modus operandi has changed and it involves much internet trolling and access to … Continue reading →

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Oddenda & Such – #77

Posted on April 24, 2015 by peterblowry

BLUES: Philosophy for Everyone – Thinking Deep About Feeling Low. Jesse R. Steinberg & Abrol Fairweather (eds.)                                                                        Wiley-Blackwell (2012) UK; 211 pp.                                            … Continue reading →

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Oddenda & Such – #76

Posted on April 24, 2015 by peterblowry

Misses 106 – the South We all tout our “hits”, and rightly so, for from them our knowledge and appreciation of the music grows. What we seldom mention is our many “misses” out of embarrassment or some such similar feeling. … Continue reading →

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Oddenda & Such – #75

Posted on April 24, 2015 by peterblowry

Misses 105 – Studio possibilities We all tout our “hits”, and rightly so, for from them our knowledge and appreciation of the music grows. What we seldom mention is our many “misses” out of embarrassment or some such similar feeling. … Continue reading →

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Oddenda & Such – #74

Posted on April 24, 2015 by peterblowry

Misses 104 – Apollo, bis We all tout our “hits”, and rightly so, for from them our knowledge and appreciation of the music grows. What we seldom mention is our many “misses” out of embarrassment or some such similar feeling. … Continue reading →

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Oddenda & Such – #73

Posted on April 24, 2015 by peterblowry

Misses 103 – Apollo Theater – I I’ve held back from writing pieces like this one, because they’re mainly about things I did not do over the 10 years, + that I was active. Mostly I have tried to be … Continue reading →

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Oddenda & Such – #72

Posted on April 24, 2015 by peterblowry

Misses 102 – NYC We all tout our “hits”, and rightly so, for from them our knowledge and appreciation of the music grows. What we seldom mention is our many “misses” out of embarrassment or some such similar feeling. This … Continue reading →

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Oddenda & Such – #71

Posted on April 24, 2015 by peterblowry

Misses 101 – Cleveland We all tout our “hits”, and rightly so, for from them our knowledge and appreciation of the music grows. What we seldom mention is our many “misses” out of embarrassment or some such similar feeling. This … Continue reading →

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