D. Antoinette Handy (1931-2002) was a flutist, music educator, and arts administrator. She was a humanities Fellow at the University of North Carolina and Duke University. She retired as Director of the Music Program, National Endowment for the Arts. Her previous Scarecrow Press books are Black Women in American Bands and Orchestras and Black Conductors.
Ms. Handy masterfully details the group's history and how it
challenged racial, social and musical boundaries. A wealth of rare
photographs, excerpts from vintage trade papers, and quotes from
the Sweethearts help tell the story.
*Past Times*
...examines, very interestingly, the state of race issues over the
course of both the school's and the band's life...a good guide to
an often overlooked part of Jazz history.
*Cadence Magazine*
Handy has painstakingly dug up an immeasurable wealth of
information (both ubiquitous and virtually unknown) from printed
sources as well as personal letters and conversations to
effectively document the trials and tribulations of this amazing
orchestra...Handy's passion for her work clearly permeates her
writing and this book will undoubtedly serve as a useful tool for
those wishing to learn more about this phenomenal, all-female
group...Handy has created a great resource here...
*Rapport*
...[author] continues her impressive and valuable abilities in
documenting the history of the International Sweethearts of
Rhythm...We the intended audience are indebted to her for this well
researched, extensive and unbiased book.
*Counterpoise*
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