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I Hear You Knockin : The Sound of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues

by Jeff Hannusch

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American Book Award (1986)

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Genres: Music, Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 784.5 — Arts & recreation Music Instrumental Music [formerly: Popular music]
LCC: ML3521 .H36 — Music Literature on music Literature on music History and criticism Popular music

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Languages: English
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Published: 1985
Genres: Music, Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 784.5
LCC: ML3521 .H36

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