Soulful Sounds Of Derbytown

Louisville-known As Derbytown Because Of The Kentucky Derby-has Been Home To Hundreds Of African American Musicians Whose Soulful Sounds Have Made Significant Contributions To The World Of Music And Entertainment For More Than Two Centuries. The Six Authors Of The Soulful Sounds Of Derbytown-ken Clay, Michael L. Jones, Wilma Westfield Clayborn, Keith Clements, Gary Falk, And Ron Jones-have Spent Their Lives Immersed In The Music Scene In Louisville. This Book Is The Result Of Their Longtime Shared Dream Of Producing And Publishing A Volume That Salutes And Celebrates These African American Musicians And Entertainers And Preserves Their Life Stories And Legacies For Future Generations. This Comprehensive Volume Collects, For The First Time, Hundreds Of Biographical Sketches, Historical Essays, Information On Music Venues And Promoters, And Historical And Contemporary Photographs That Document Louisville's Music Scene, From The City's Earliest Days To Modern Times. A Wide Range Of Genres Are Represented, Including Gospel, Jug Band, Blues, Jazz, R&b, Hip-hop, Rock, And Classical And Theatrical Music. The Soulful Sounds Of Derbytown Is A Lasting Tribute To The Rich Heritage Of African American Music And Entertainment In Louisville-- Provided By Publisher.