Bio

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.