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This book is a valuable read for anyone interested in the intersection of identity, race, and music. Its lucid narrative style is accessible to non-musicians, yet it offers technical and aesthetic... — Journal of Folklore Research More…

An educational, entertaining, and frequently thought-provoking book . . . it is a pleasure to see what Otis has done in the decades since he disappeared from the charts and to find that his writing... — Boston Globe More…

[Profiles], such as the examination of Gerald Murphy's art and collaborations with fellow artists, offer new insights into the fertile artistic environment of this remarkable place and time.... — Choice More…