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Big Star Fallin' Mama: Five Women in Black Music

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4 out of 5
Based on 11 Ratings and 3 Reviews

Book Description
An updated edition of a popular collection of biographies of five of the most important, influential, and respected African-American female singers profiles Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Mahalia Jackson, Billie Holliday, and Aretha Franklin.
Book Information
PublisherViking Childrens Books
BindingHardcover (8 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages160
ISBN-100670856215
ISBN-13978-0670856213
Publication Date02/01/1995
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About Hettie Jones (Author) : Hettie Jones is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Hettie Jones include Big Star Fallin' Mama: Five Women in Black Music, A Tree Stands Shin... more
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