Alan Govenar
About the Author
ALAN GOVENAR is the author of numerous books, including The Early Years of Rhythm and Blues, Stoney Knows How: Life as a Sideshow Tattoo Artist, Meeting the Blues: The Rise of the Texas Sound, Portraits of Community: African American Photography in Texas, Stompin’ at the Savoy: The Norma Miller Story, and Extraordinary Ordinary People: Five American Masters of Traditional Arts. He is the president and founder of Documentary Arts, a nonprofit organization that seeks to present new perspectives on diverse cultures. He lives in Dallas, Texas.