Dunham, Katherine

Island possessed by Katherine Dunham ( Book )
8 editions published between 1969 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 851 libraries worldwide

A touch of innocence by Katherine Dunham ( Book )
18 editions published between 1959 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 656 libraries worldwide

Kaiso! : writings by and about Katherine Dunham ( Book )
5 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 656 libraries worldwide

Dances of Haiti by Katherine Dunham ( Book )
11 editions published between 1947 and 1983 in 3 languages and held by 455 libraries worldwide

Katherine Dunham's journey to Accompong by Katherine Dunham ( Book )
9 editions published between 1946 and 1971 in English and held by 391 libraries worldwide

Dancing in the light ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 383 libraries worldwide
Dancing in the Light presents six historic works by African American choreographers, filmed by the American Dance Festival to preserve and celebrate the black tradition in modern dance. Created from 1938 to 1959, when viewed together in chronological order these works dramatically illustrate the important role black choreographers have played in the development of American modern dance. Host Taye Diggs introduces each dance, and gives précis biographies of the creative men and women who conceived them and brought them to the public.

A touch of innocence : memoirs of childhood by Katherine Dunham ( Book )
5 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 238 libraries worldwide

Kasamance : a fantasy by Katherine Dunham ( Book )
4 editions published in 1974 in English and held by 122 libraries worldwide

Sworn to the drum : a tribute to Francisco Aguabella ( Visual )
2 editions published between 1995 and 2005 in English and held by 115 libraries worldwide
A film-portrait of the Afro-Cuban master drummer, Francisco Aguabella. Born in Cuba, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1957 where he made outstanding contributions to Latin popular music while maintaining his roots in traditional Afro-Cuban religious drumming. Film explores Aguabella's role both as a sacred drummer and a figure of historical influence in Latin Jazz, Pop and Fusion. Included are many interviews with musicians who have worked with him and have been influence by his music.

Free to dance ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 51 libraries worldwide
The history of African American dance, with emphasis on the role that African American choreographers and dancers have played in the development of modern dance. Part one focuses "on the early development of modern dance-and set against the background of the Harlem Renaissance, racial segregation and the Great Depression ... [examining] how African Americans overcame a 'segregated aesthetic' to become recognized as modern dance artists." Part two features Katherine Dunham, whose "priority is to create new choreography with her dancers." Part three examines the "1960s through the 1980s ..." -- Container label.