Dean Dixon Negro at Home, Maestro Abroad - African American Cultural Theory and Heritage

In Dean Dixon: Negro at Home, Maestro Abroad, conductor and scholar Rufus Jones Jr. brings to light a literal treasure trove of unpublished primary sources to tell the compelling story of this great American conductor. A testament to Dixon's resolve, this first-ever full-length biography of this American musical hero chronicles Dixon's musical upbringing, beginnings as a conductor, painful decision to leave his own country, rise to fame in Europe and his triumphant stand twenty-one years later when he returned to the United States to serve as a model for aspiring Black classical musicians. Dean Dixon: Negro at Home, Maestro Abroad will interest anyone who wants to know more about Black American history, American musical culture, and Black American concert music and musicians. More information is available at: www.maestroabroad.com.

ISBN:	9781538120880
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published date:	15 Jul 2018
Language:	English
Number of pages:	208
Weight:	326g
Height:	153mm
Width:	227mm
Spine width:	23mm

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