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The Blues by Mike Evans; Scott Barretta (Editor); Robert Gordon (Editor); Marshall Chess (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9780764359750
Publication Date: 2020-07-28
Featuring blues artists of every era, from pioneers like Ma Rainey, through legends such as Muddy Waters and B. B. King, to new stars like Keb' Mo' and Shemekia Copeland. Charting the history of the blues from its rural roots in the American South and focusing on the key musicians and singers who brought it recognition worldwide, The Blues: A Visual History is a unique and fully illustrated account of the development of the blues.
The Classical Music Book by DK; Katie Derham (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9781465473424
Publication Date: 2018-08-28
Learn about the world's greatest classical compositions and musical traditions in The Classical Music Book. This book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Classic Music in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike!
The Come Up by Jonathan Abrams
ISBN: 9781984825131
Publication Date: 2022-10-18
The essential oral history of hip-hop, from its origins on the playgrounds of the Bronx to its reign as one of the most powerful force in pop culture. Abrams traces how the genre grew out of the resourcefulness of a neglected population in the South Bronx, and from there how it flowed into New York City's other boroughs, and beyond--from electrifying live gatherings, then on to radio and vinyl, below to the Mason-Dixon Line, west to Los Angeles, and then across generations. Throughout, Abrams conveys with singular vividness the drive, the stakes, and the relentless creativity that ignited one of the greatest revolutions in modern music.
Country Music by Dayton Duncan; Ken Burns
ISBN: 9780525520542
Publication Date: 2019-09-10
A gorgeously illustrated and hugely entertaining story of America's most popular music and the singers and songwriters who captivated, entertained, and consoled listeners throughout the twentieth century--based on the eight-part film series. This fascinating history begins where country music itself emerged: the American South, where people sang to themselves and to their families at home and in church, and where they danced to fiddle tunes on Saturday nights. Rife with rare photographs and endlessly fascinating anecdotes, the stories in this sweeping yet intimate history will captivate longtime country fans and introduce new listeners to an extraordinary body of music that lies at the very center of the American experience.
Encyclopedia of Rhythm and Blues and Doo Wop Vocal Groups by Mitch Rosalsky
ISBN: 9780810836631
Publication Date: 2000-01-01
A guide to rhythm and blues vocal groups, collecting information on individual groups, including their city of origin and the members of the group at the time of the group's inception. It presents trivia about individual members as well as discographies for the groups, and many rare photographs. Over 800 groups are listed alphabetically with cross-referencing which allows readers to see when individuals have performed with multiple groups.
Group Harmony by Stuart L. Goosman
ISBN: 9780812238860
Publication Date: 2005-09-13
Group harmony became a significant resource for the popular music industry. Goosman interviews dozens of performers, deejays, and industry professionals to examine the entrepreneurial promise of midcentury popular music and chronicle the convergence of music, place, and business, including the business of records, radio, promotion, and song writing. Featured in the book's account of the black urban roots of rhythm & blues are the recollections of singers from groups such as the Cardinals, Clovers, Dunbar Four, Four Bars of Rhythm, Five Blue Notes, Hi Fis, Plants, Swallows, and many others, including Jimmy McPhail, a well-known Washington vocalist; Deborah Chessler, the manager and songwriter for the original Orioles; Jesse Stone, the writer and arranger from Atlantic Records; Washington radio personality Jackson Lowe; and seminal black deejays Al ("Big Boy") Jefferson, Maurice ("Hot Rod") Hulbert, and Tex Gathings.
The History of Rock and Roll by Stuart A. Kallen
ISBN: 9781420506945
Publication Date: 2012-05-24
"Rock and roll." Those three words are understood by people in almost every nation on Earth. They describe a type of music and an attitude that made history and continues to change the musical landscape. Readers will learn that the music style started out in the United States as a new type of dance music for teenage baby boomers during the mid-1950s. By the 1960s, the music transformed the cultural and political landscape of much of the world. Never before in history has a style of music come along that so quickly and so completely changed the world. Author Stuart Kallen traces the history of rock and roll from its early 1950s beginnings through its most significant developments to date.
Jazz Music History by Kenny Abdo
ISBN: 9781532129414
Publication Date: 2019-12-15
This title focuses on the history of jazz music and gives detailed information related to its origins and fun facts about superstars spanning from Miles Davis to Wynton Marsalis! This hi-lo title is complete with epic and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Music 109 by Alvin Lucier; Robert Ashley (Other)
ISBN: 9780819574923
Publication Date: 2014-08-28
An engaging inside view of experimental music Composer and performer Alvin Lucier brings clarity to the world of experimental music as he takes the reader through more than a hundred groundbreaking musical works, including those of Robert Ashley, John Cage, Charles Ives, Morton Feldman, Philip Glass, Pauline Oliveros, Steve Reich, Christian Wolff, and La Monte Young. Lucier explains in detail how each piece is made, unlocking secrets of the composers' style and technique. The book as a whole charts the progress of American experimental music from the 1950s to the present, covering such topics as indeterminacy, electronics, and minimalism, as well as radical innovations in music for the piano, string quartet, and opera. Clear, approachable and lively, Music 109 is Lucier's indispensable guide to late 20th-century composition. No previous musical knowledge is required, and all readers are welcome.
The Oxford Companion to Popular Music by Peter Gammond
ISBN: 9780193113237
Publication Date: 1991-04-04
The Oxford Companion to Popular Music, encompasses in one alphabetic sequence all that is notable within this vast subject of Music. Everything from jazz, reggae, blues, and calypso, to Broadway musicals, rock and roll, and country western. There are hundreds of biographical entries. This authoritative and comprehensive volume offers a matchless tour of the popular music world, providing a balance between substantial information and a concise assessment of the subject.
Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll by Editors Rolling Stone
ISBN: 9780743201209
Publication Date: 2001-11-08
Completely updated with new entries and extensive revisions of the previous 1,800, The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia Of Rock & Roll is the authoritative volume on the world's music makers--from the one-hit wonders to the megastars. In 1983, Rolling Stone Press introduced its first Rock & Roll Encyclopedia. Almost two decades later, it has become the premier guide to the history of rock & roll, and has been selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum as its official source of information. Giving full coverage to all aspects of the rock scene, it tells the story of rock & roll in a clear and easy reference format, including complete discographies, personnel changes for every band, and backstage information like date and place of birth, from Elvis Presley to Eminem.