She Walks On Gilded Splinters

Marie Laveau is recognized as one of the most influential women of 19th Century North America. Her life and legend as an authentic voodoo queen has been clouded in mystery. This unique novel is an intricate murder mystery following retribution for the sins of past generations set against the history and consequences of the slave trade.

The story of a famous 19th Century Voodoo priestess of the South and the popularity she still carries today among some locals.

Covers British and American artists and groups, including a biography or history and chronological discographical listings in each entry.

Popular music grew out of ragtime, vaudeville and the blues to become global mass entertainment. Women like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith were the original pop divas, yet eighty years after they blazed a trail, have their successors achieved the recognition and affirmation they deserve? Or has the only way to success been to slot into saleable images of the cute baby or sexy chanteuse?

In addition to listings for more than 30,000 American records of the 1950s-1980s, this edition also provides current collector pricing for every record listing, giving collectors more information for their dollar.

Record expert Neely profiles nearly 175,000 45s, LPs, extended play singles, and 12-inch singles by artists whose first record was issued in 1975 or earlier. 200 photos. 8-page color section.