Lucky Joe's Namesake: The Extraordinary Life and Observations of Joe Wilson (Charles K. Wolfe Music)
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (940 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1621903168 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 215 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Joe Wilson (1938-2015), a native of rural East Tennessee, was a civil rights activist, self-educated scholar, founder/administrator of nationally important roots music enterprises, and was legendary for his colorful writing and opinions. A powerful advocate on behalf of agrarian values, social justice, artistic authenticity, and cultural democracy, Joe wrote in an engaging, humorous, and memorable style.This eclectic anthology is filled with Joe Wilson's brilliant published writing for magazines, books, and newspapers as well as privately circulated unpublished works, including an extended autobiographical essay. In that role, he developed a national model for folk festival presentations, stalked the halls of federal representatives seeking support for traditional artists, and filled concert venues throughout the
There was only one Joe Wilson when it comes to tony ellis There was only one Joe Wilson when it comes to wit, knowledge, true integrity. He will be missed in so many ways. A rare human being with a huge heart!