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  • Author(s): BILGER, BURKHARD
  • Source:
    New Yorker. 6/5/2023, Vol. 99 Issue 15, p48-59. 12p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph, 5 Cartoon or Caricatures.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      STAX Records (Company); SINGERS; RACISM in music; PAWELSKI, Cheryl
    • Subject Terms:
      MEMPHIS (Tenn.)
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the hidden history of Stax Records, focusing on the discovery of a trove of unreleased songs. It tells the story of Deanie Parker, a young singer in Memphis in the 1960s, and her journey to find her own song. The article highlights the racial segregation in Memphis and the vibrant music scene that influenced Parker. The author also introduces Cheryl Pawelski, a producer who uncovers the unreleased recordings and appreciates the value of these hidden gems.