A discography with short biographical essays of Afro-American classical composers, vocalists, vocal groups, instrumentalists, and record companies. Also covers operas and musicals, and the spoken word. Archival collections and other resource material held by institutions in the US are noted when known. Good bibliographies. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

"Whispers on the Color Line focuses on a wide array of tales told in black and white communities across America. Topics run the gamut from alleged governmental conspiracies, possible food tampering, gang violence, and the sex lives of celebrities. Such beliefs travel by word of mouth, in print, and increasingly over the Internet. In many instances these rumors and legends reflect the tenaciousness of racial misunderstanding that continues to frustrate...