I Live In Music by Linda Sunshine
Great Gifts
Shanges lyrical poem is a tribute to the language of music and the
magical, often mystical, rhythms that connect people. Music defines who
we are as individuals, the places where we live, and how we exist within
our communities. Music is life.
Written in a syncopated style that has its own melody, the poem is
perfectly married to twenty-one extraordinary and diverse works from
Romare Bearden who once said, I paint in the tradition of the blues.
Here is a unique and visionary book that speaks, indeed sings, to both
children and adults and is, at once, compelling, profond, and entertaining.

Personal Review: I Live In Music by Linda Sunshine
Ntozake Shange's poem, "i live in music", along with Romare Bearden's
collages are presented together in this appealing book. The text and the
visuals are skillfully paired and they feed each other's expressions."i got 15
trumpets where other women got hips& a upright bass for both sides of my
heart"Shange's words are in turn playful, soulful, artful. The music she
describes is encompassing and tangible - a real thing to be felt and true
part of our beings.Bearden's collages and paintings are vivid, engaging
images of African American life and culture. The images are expressive
and rich illustrations of musicians and singers. "Show Time" and "Fancy
Sticks" are nearly audible - one can see the rhythm and song. Shange and
Bearden's talents complement each other so well one would think this had
been a concurrent, collaborative effort rather than subsequent
assemblage. Along with i live in music, I highly recommend all the books
in this series by Stewart, Tabori & Chang's Art and Poetry series: "Life
Doesn't Frighten Me", poem by Maya Angelou, paintings by Jean-Michel
Basquiat..... "may i feel said he", poem by e. e. cummings, paintings by
Marc Chagall...... "Dance Me to the End of Love", poem by Leonard
Cohen, paintings by Henri MatisseEach one would be a wonderful gift for a
teacher, art lover, musician, poet,.... or anyone seeking inspiration. Treat
yourself to one - or all.For all ages.
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