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Carrying the Tune Forward: Honoring the Legacy of NANM in the Work of Jack Dappa Blues
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By: Lamont Jack Pearley Since its founding in 1919, the National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM) has played an essential role in preserving, promoting, and uplifting African American musical traditions. As the oldest organization dedicated to the development and support of Black musicians, composers, and educators, NANM has championed the artistry and cultural power…
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Blues in Oklahoma
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Auto Ethnographic Journal Entry Blues Narrative Log 101422 By: Lamont Jack Pearley I was genuinely excited when I learned the 2022 Annual American Folklore Society Conference was in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The connection of Oklahoma to the Black American and the Copper Colored American has deep roots in the continent, the narrative of the people,…