American popular music reflects a rich cultural diversity. From Aaron
Copland to Miles Davis to Elvis Presley to Muddy Waters, the United
States has produced some of the most influential and beloved musicians
and performers of the 20th century. The blues, jazz, and rock and roll -
musical genres loved around the world - were born here, and American
composers, producers, singers, and songwriters have crafted a unique
heritage in other genres such as classical and folk. "American Popular
Music", a new eight-volume set, celebrates American music by presenting a
wealth of information on seven major musical branches. Each
comprehensive book provides the perfect, one-stop starting point for
research in each musical field. Between 300 and 500 entries in each
volume cover key personalities, landmark performances and recordings,
hit songs and experimental compositions, important publications, musical
instruments, styles of music, social and historical issues,
organizations and schools, record companies, and much more. Together,
the volumes comprise a panoramic depiction of American music and the
influential threads that weave among the different musical genres.
Written by experts for students and enthusiasts, "American Popular
Music" is an essential resource for the study and appreciation of
American music. A seven-member editorial board of expert advisers
includes top academics who are also performing musicians, producers, and
songwriters, including a Grammy nominee and an internationally
recognized composer. Each book includes 40 to 60 photographs, a
glossary, a discography of recommended listening, a chronology, and an
index. The eighth volume, included for free with the purchase of the
complete seven-volume set, is a comprehensive index that allows readers
to easily locate musical terms, musicians, songs, and more throughout
the entire set, "American Popular Music" is a must-have resource not
only for students researching music but also for those interested in
social movements, cultural history, geography, technology, the growth of
broadcast and recorded media, ethnography and anthropology, and many
other topics.
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