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9781578066513

Black Diva of the Thirties

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    9781578066513

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    1578066514

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2004-08-01
  • Publisher: Univ Pr of Mississippi
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Summary

In her short lifetime, Ruby Elzy rose to greatness on stage and screen. Whileshe was preparing for her debut in the title role of Verdi's "Aida," tragedystruck. This is her story.

Author Biography

David E. Weaver has sung professionally in more than two dozen roles in operas and musicals. His career in the arts and in broadcasting has spanned more than twenty-five years. He lives in Columbus, Ohio

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Prologue: A Concert at the White House 3(6)
Mississippi Jewel
9(24)
Stumbling Upward
33(24)
A Magnolia in Manhattan
57(23)
The Birth of Porgy and Bess
80(19)
``My Man's Gone Now''
99(15)
Rising Star
114(10)
``Serena Out West''
124(10)
``Going Hollywood''
134(13)
``Where Is Dis Road A-leadin' Me To?''
147(16)
Porgy and Bess Triumphant
163(13)
``I'm on My Way''
176(12)
Epilogue: ``Don't You Weep When I'm Gone'' 188(5)
Research and References 193(8)
Acknowledgments 201(3)
Index 204

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