| Author | : Jacqueline Edmondson |
| File Size | : 54,6 Mb |
| Publisher | : ABC-CLIO |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 03 October 2013 |
| ISBN | : 9780313393488 |
| Pages | : 1470 pages |
Music in American Life An Encyclopedia of the Songs Styles Stars and Stories that Shaped our Culture 4 volumes by Jacqueline Edmondson Book PDF Summary
Music has been the cornerstone of popular culture in the United States since the beginning of our nation's history. From early immigrants sharing the sounds of their native lands to contemporary artists performing benefit concerts for social causes, our country's musical expressions reflect where we, as a people, have been, as well as our hope for the future. This four-volume encyclopedia examines music's influence on contemporary American life, tracing historical connections over time. Music in American Life: An Encyclopedia of the Songs, Styles, Stars, and Stories That Shaped Our Culture demonstrates the symbiotic relationship between this art form and our society. Entries include singers, composers, lyricists, songs, musical genres, places, instruments, technologies, music in films, music in political realms, and music shows on television.
