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Celebrate Black History Month with these recommended titles by, for and about African Americans.
All of these library materials are owned by the Metropolitan Library System. Log on to CyberMars with your library card to reserve any titles that interest you, or ask a librarian for assistance.
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Ain’t She Sweet!
Pearl Bailey (Jasmine Records, c2000)
Shelf Number: POP/BAI/COMPACT/DISC
This is an overview of selections from Pearl Bailey's first ten years as a recording artist, 1945-1955. |
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Ali Rap
(Genius Products, c2006)
Shelf Number: 796.83/AL398ar/VIDEO/DISC
A documentary built on the premise that Muhammad Ali invented rap simply by being himself. Although it may be hard to accept, it is still an interesting theory. Half of the documentary features non-rapper celebrities reciting famous Ali quotations (mostly not very well). However, the archival footage of Ali talking is amazing. Arguably the greatest boxer of the 20th century, Ali is also one of the most charismatic conversationalists ever. |
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Ascension
John Coltrane (Verve Music / UMG Recordings, c2000)
Shelf Number: JAZZ/COL/COMPACT/DISC
Recorded in June 1965, two years before his death, this important album marks Coltrane's final step into free jazz. |
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At Last!
Etta James (MCA Records, c1999)
Shelf Number: BLUES/JAM/COMPACT/DISC
This album highlights Etta James's facility with different approaches including torchy ballads, jazz crooning, growling blues, and R&B shouting. It pairs her raw, bluesy singing with a full backing band and rich orchestrations. |
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The Audacity of Hope
Barack Obama (Random House Audio, c2006)
Shelf Number: 328.73092/OB12a/COMPACT/DISC
Presidential contender, Barack Obama, reads his own bestselling book, blending memoir with his political views. His polished delivery allows his strength of character to shine in this audio version. The result is the impression of a likable, reasonable, and trustworthy man with a good sense of humor (who does a surprisingly good George W. Bush imitation). |
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