Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia (Book)
by Bil Carpenter, Mavis Staples, Edwin Hawkins
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Author: Bil Carpenter, Edwin Hawkins, Mavis StaplesEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-08-23
ISBN: 0879308419
Number of pages: 508
Publisher: Backbeat Books
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Book Review: a must-read for black gospel fans
Summary: 5 Stars
The critical reviews of this book are valid. Don't think of it as an "encyclopedia" in the classic sense but rather one man's subjective compilation of black gospel. Maybe the book should have been titled "Profiles in Gospel". That said, the man knows his black gospel - especially from the 1980's to current. You may not agree with his personal assessment of some artists but that is part of the fun. It was a fascinating read that I kept going back to. It was great to have all these behind the scenes stories in one neat volume. Little bios filled with fun facts, personal tidbits, compelling stories and testimonies that give new insight into the artists/music so many of us know and love. Some of it is juicy and quite courageous to include in a volume about religious music. All of my favorite gospel artists were in there. The fact that there is not anything else like this book about black gospel out there unfairly raised the stakes for this as reference to an impossible standard. A comprehensive book about every significant black gospel artist since Thomas Dorsey was bound to leave some less than satisfied. I give the author a lot of credit for such an ambitious undertaking. Those who are dissatisfied should write additional volumes. I would love to see full and honest biographies written about some the most compelling artists featured in this book. There is "plenty good room" for much more to be written about this historic but forever relevant music and the people who sing it with such passion.
Summary of Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia (Book)
This comprehensive guide is a must-have for the multitude of fans of this best-selling genre of popular music. Uncloudy Days is a treasure chest of substantial profiles on the influential names in gospel music history such as Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, the Hawkins family, Clara Ward, James Cleveland, and the Winans. It also uncovers the history of one hit wonders and others who are not as familiar to gospel music fans. Everyone has a story to share and this book tells more than 500 of them, many based on personal interviews, including the trials and tribulations endured by so many gospel artists. The author offers entertaining and informative reviews that lead readers to the best recordings by their favorite artists and help them find new music to explore. A glossary of terms and numerous charts showing the best-selling gospel recordings and videos of all time round out this entertaining and indispensable resource for current fans and new converts alike.History & Criticism Books
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