“The blues is not the creation of a crushed-spirited people. It is the product of a forward-looking, upward-striving people.”
Quote by Albert Murray
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Conversations with Albert Murray
This book features a series of conversations between Albert Murray and various interviewers, exploring his thoughts on literature, music, art, and culture. Murray's insights into the African American experience and his contributions to American letters are discussed in depth. more
Author
Albert Murray
Albert Murray was an American literary critic and writer renowned for his profound insights into jazz and African American culture. His works encompassed novels, essays, and criticism, profoundly influencing 20th-century American literature and culture. more
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