When Colored Was Cool
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (624 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1587363178 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 212 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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This is not a sugar coated slice of Empress life J. Beggs Scandalous! But unlike the sound bite scandals of today, this is scandalous behavior which is also very provocative and thought provoking. Sparsely written in screenplay style, it amazed me how completely it took me into the scenes. It was like tumbling through a magnifying glass into those intriguing background scenes of colored speakeasies in "Fried Green Tomatoes" or "The Color Purple" with the lyrics of the blues moving the story line along.Despite the title, this fictionalized history goes far beyond anything racia. I Am The Author C. M. Moncrief This story chronicles the most critical time in blues singer Bessie Smith's life as seen through the eyes of Nora, a young, idealistic reporter who infiltrates Bessie's troupe to observe her chaotic life on the 'chittlin' circuit' as Bessie struggles to regain her former musical popularity. The story takes place during the Age of the Harlem Renaissance when there was an explosion of artistic expression from black writers, artists, and musicians which crossed racial lines. Black-owned speakeasies provided a place for the. B. Kepher Maat said Fasinating Read!. This book is easy reading so I was able to finish it fairly quick. Actually I couldn't put it down because I was captivated by its subject, Bessie Smith, as well as by the other colorful characters that occupied her world. "When Color Was Cool" is not only entertaining, but also a look into a very significant part of American history that we don't often hear about. After finishing the book, I ran out to purchase a couple of Bessie Smith cds. What an amazing woman! What a delightful reading experience.
Cooper. About the Author Cora M. Moncrief has won the Organization of Black Screenwriter's National Script Writing Competition in the Television Sitcom category, is an alumna of the Warner Brothers Comedy Writer's Workshop, and has written for ABC's Hangin' With Mr.
In that world she found happiness and fulfillment along with disappointment and despair—and she sang about it all in her music. Blues singer Bessie Smith was a good-hearted, brawling alcoholic whose musical influence can still be heard today. The eclectic world she inhabited during the Harlem Renaissance was fascinating and strangely modern in its acceptance of racial mixing and unique lifestyles. When Colored Was Cool chronicles the most important year of Bessie's life as it might have been seen through the eyes of a young, idealistic reporter. Filled with laughter and love, freaks and geeks, and loyalty and friendship, this story is a wild, memorable romp containing colorful characters and unforgettable moments.
Moncrief has won the Organization of Black Screenwriter's National Script Writing Competition in the Television Sitcom category, is an alumna of the Warner Brothers Comedy Writer's Workshop, and has written for ABC's Hangin' With Mr. Cora M. Cooper.