How did a Midwestern chair company come to dominate the "race record" market of the 1920s? Their bold plunge into a then-untested market - records by black performers, for black buyers - unfolds in this new history. Alex van der Tuuk traces the story of their legendary Paramount label, which introduced such blues greats as "Ma" Rainey, Charley Patton, and Skip James to the world. More than 120 illustrations include rare ad artwork and many previously unpublished photos.

Paramount's Rise and Fall:The Roots and History of Paramount Records

Alex van der Tuuk

Mainspring Press

<p>Updated edition, published in Holland, with revised details by Paramount historian Alex van der Tuuk whose work addresses the question: How did a Midwestern chair company come to dominate the "race record" market of the 1920s? Their bold plunge into a then-untested market - records by black performers, for black buyers - unfolds in this new history. Alex van der Tuuk traces the story of their legendary Paramount label, which introduced such blues greats as "Ma" Rainey, Charley Patton, and Skip James to the world. More than 120 illustrations include rare ad artwork and many previously unpublished photos.</p>

Paramount's Rise and Fall

Agram Books

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Paramount's Rise and Fall:The Roots and History of Paramount Records

Paramount's Rise and Fall