A History of American Music
An exciting new series that charts the roots and development of American music from the 1600s through to the present time. Each book has a bold and colourful design, contains clear informative text including biographies and quotations, and has a wealth of fascinating archive and contemporary photographic material. Features a full glossary and index.
Winner of the 2007 British Book Design & Production Awards!|
The series explores:
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how the regional, economic and social history of the
US (for example, slavery, the Great Depression and the Civil Rights movement) has shaped the style of American music
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the musical instruments, sounds and techniques that define a particular genre
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the impact of legendary 'giants' such as Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, Bill Haley, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, and many more
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the influence of past performers on the current generation of popular artists, such as Aerosmith, the White Stripes, Norah Jones, and OutKast.