Music in American Life: An Encyclopedia of the Songs, Styles, Stars, and Stories that Shaped our Culture [4 volumes]
An Encyclopedia of the Songs, Styles, Stars, and Stories That Shaped Our Culture
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Reference, General Reference, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Popular Culture![Cover of the book Music in American Life: An Encyclopedia of the Songs, Styles, Stars, and Stories that Shaped our Culture [4 volumes] by , ABC-CLIO](https://www.kuoky.com/images/2013/october/500x500/9780313393488-Ru3i_500x.jpg)
| Author: | ISBN: | 9780313393488 | |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | October 3, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9780313393488 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | October 3, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
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