Electric People: A History and Tribute To The Black Midwest - Paperback

by Demario Rayvon (Author)

Electric People is the tale of Black music as it travelled from the Deep South and emerged in the seemingly sleepy towns of the Midwest. Told in a poetic format, the innate electricity of Black folks in showcased in their ability to constantly and consistently re-create themselves after persecution and displacement. Though it has happened countless times, the relocation to the Midwest is where the music of Black folks really shined--and birthed modern music.