Ma Rainey Sings the Blues

Ma Rainey Sings the Blues - Hardcover

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Ma Rainey Sings the Blues - Hardcover

Ma Rainey Sings the Blues - Hardcover

by Obiora N. Anekwe
$40.25
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Book Overview

This children's book depicts the musical story of Gertrude "Ma Rainey" Pridgett (1886-1939), one of the earliest African American blues singers and one of the first generation of blues singers to record in the 20th century. As illustrator and writer of this children's book, Dr. Obiora N. Anekwe uses poetry and collage imagery to tell the fascinating life story of Ma Rainey. His book is appropriate for children ages 1-8, in addition to audiences who want to learn more about America's forgotten musical legends. This colorful body of work demonstrates how music can be used to heal a people from the oppression and struggles of the past and present.
ISBN9780578191201
Author Obiora N. Anekwe
PublisherEthically Speaking Press
GenreArts
FormatHardcover
PublishedApril 2017
LanguageENG- English
Pages34
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Obiora N. Anekwe

Obiora N. Anekwe is a writer, editor, poet, visual artist, bioethicist, counselor, and educator. He became interested in Blind Tom's life story while growing up in Columbus, Georgia, the hometown of this musical genius. Dr. Anekwe is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University (B.A., Mass Media Arts with Honors), Tuskegee University (M.Ed., Counseling and Student Development), Auburn University (Ed.D., Administration of Higher Education with Honors), and Columbia University (M.S., Bioethics with High Honors and Distinction). He has written several articles and books in education and bioethics. Dr. Anekwe has had his artwork featured in or on the cover of medical ethics journals such as Academic Medicine, The Hastings Center's Bioethics Forum, and Voices in Bioethics. He is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences and the American Chemical Society. Dr. Anekwe resides in Brooklyn, New York with his wife, Rev. Alexis Y. Southerland Anekwe.

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