Record #:

14859

Author(s):

Schacht, John

Abstract:

From the late 1950s to the early 1980s, David Lee, aged 74, of Cleveland County had a diverse music career as songwriter, performer, producer and manager. He wrote successful songs for other singers for decades; yet, he never received the recognition he deserved until recently. A new album compiles Lee's best work from the sixteen records he released over the years.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 79 Issue 3, Aug 2011, p18- 20, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Songwriters; African Americans--Women musicians; Lee, David

Record #:

10522

Author(s):

Cornell, Rick

Abstract:

John Dee Holeman was born in Hillsborough in 1929. He was one of nine children, but the only one to have any interest in music. He worked as a heavy machine operator, all the while perfecting his style of blues. Cornell discusses Holeman's life and music career.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 44, Oct 2008, p45, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blues musicians; Holeman, John Dee, 1929-; African Americans--Women musicians

Record #:

9417

Author(s):

Blackburn, Charles, Jr.

Abstract:

Blackburn recounts the life of Nina Simone, who was born in Tryon and died in the south of France. Her career as a singer and composer of jazz and popular music spanned fifty years. Her music embraced all styles: jazz, folk, classical, pop, gospel, blues, Broadway, rock, and opera and was recorded in over fifty albums.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 75 Issue 4, Sept 2007, p92-94, 96-98, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African Americans--Women musicians; Simone, Nina, 1933-2003