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According to this blog, it's said that Gertrude "Ma" Rainey called the field hollers and moans "The Blues". In this video her granddaughter, Rosemarie Rainey duplicates Ma's singing style. . .

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Joan's newest book (#9) ***** APRIL 1 - Gayelynn McKinney Drummer
Tune in to my interview with GAYELYNN MCKINNEY of Straight Ahead.
Just go to www.wijsf.com and the show will start immediately. It'll be up until next Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Then it'll be archived at www.wijsf.com/radio.htm Diva JC

7th book in 2008 -------- 6th book published in 2008

How you can help Please call or visit your local library and ask the librarian to order a copy of these books for circulation.

IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY by Joan Cartwright
ISBN: 978-1412059183
Paperback: 385 pages
Available at: www.fyicomminc.com/inpursuit.htm
and www.trafford.com/05-0819
Publisher: Trafford; First edition (May 30, 2006)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds

In a 30-year span, jazz vocalist and composer Joan Cartwright has become a Diva in her own right. She's toured in 15 countries and has written over 60 songs. The book contains two lectures: Amazing Women in Jazz and Blues AND So, You Want To Be A Singer? Also in the book are 35 poems and 40 songs by Diva JC, plus her memoirs and loads of photographs with jazz greats!

SO, YOU WANT TO BE A SINGER? A manual for up-and-coming Divas, musicians and composers by Diva Joan Cartwright
ISBN: 978-0-557-03324-9
Available at: stores.lulu.com/divajc
Copyright: © 2008 Joan Cartwright Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States
Edition: First

SONGS FOR MY CHILDREN by Joan Cartwright
ISBN: 978-0-557-01298-5
Available at: stores.lulu.com/divajc
Rights Owner: Joan Cartwright
Copyright: © 2008 Joan Cartwright Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States
Edition: First

Contact Joan Cartwright:
www.wijsf.com or www.fyicomminc.com
wijsf@yahoo.com or 954-607-7471 SKYPE: divajc

In a 30-year span, jazz vocalist and composer Joan Cartwright has become a Diva in her own right. She's toured in 15 countries and has written over 60 songs. The book contains two lectures: Amazing Women in Jazz and Blues AND So, You Want To Be A Singer? Also in the book are 35 poems and 40 songs by Diva JC, plus her memoirs and loads of photographs with jazz greats!

Purchase your copy, today! and get an autographed copy and a free cd for only $50 (including S&H)