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Leonard Bernstein and the language of jazz

Baber, Katherine A., 1981- author.

Publication Date

2019

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780.92 BAB

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SD_ILS:501320

Black in blues : how a color tells the story of my people

Perry, Imani, 1972- author.

Publication Date

2025

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305.896073 PER

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SD_ILS:795034

Playlist : a profligacy of your least-expected poems

Turner, Michael, 1962- author.

Publication Date

2024

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Call Number

811.54 TUR

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SD_ILS:714547

What a fool believes : a memoir

McDonald, Michael, 1952- author.

Publication Date

2024

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Call Number

927.8242 MCD

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SD_ILS:715817

The black drum

Pottle, Adam, author.

Publication Date

2024

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812.6 POT

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SD_ILS:695827

What a fool believes : a memoir

McDonald, Michael, 1952- author.

Publication Date

2024

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927.8242 MCD

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SD_ILS:785070

High and rising : a book about De La Soul

Moore, Marcus J., author.

Publication Date

2024

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782.421649 MOO

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SD_ILS:788061

Magical/realism : essays on music, memory, fantasy, and borders

Villarreal, Vanessa Angélica, author.

Publication Date

2024

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Call Number

814 VIL

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SD_ILS:788246

Promises of gold = Promesas de oro

Olivarez, José, author.

Publication Date

2023

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Call Number

811.6 OLI

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SD_ILS:676838

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Like a river : finding the faith and strength to move forward after loss and heartache

Smith, Granger, author.

Publication Date

2023

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204.42 SMI

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SD_ILS:688312

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Toy fights : a boyhood

Paterson, Don, 1963- author.

Publication Date

2023

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928.2192 PAT

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SD_ILS:690934

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Shine bright : a very personal history of black women in pop

Smith, Danyel, author.

Publication Date

2022

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782.42164 SMI

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Ives, Charles, 1874-1954.

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John, Elton.

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Lambda Literary Awards (2019) -- Nominee.

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Organ (Musical instrument) -- United States -- History.

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Organ builders -- United States.

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Oseland, James.

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Pearl Jam (Musical group)

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Performing arts -- Economic aspects.

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Simon, Carly.

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Smith, Granger.

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Container of (expression): Olivarez, José. Promises of gold.

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Container of (expression): Olivarez, José. Promises of gold. Spanish.

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