This reference volume is intended for both the casual as well as the most avid blues fan. It is divided into five separately introduced sections and covers 50 artists with names like Muddy, Gatemouth and Hound Dog who helped shape 20th-century American music.
The five major periods of jazz form the basis for the sections in this reference work, with a brief history of each period provided. It profiles the artists who were... Læs mere
This history of folk music looks at musicians, collectors and other figures from around the world. This book presents an overview of... Læs mere
Focuses on 50 of the most important entertainers in contemporary country music, providing a brief biography of each artist with special emphasis on experiences that influenced their musical careers.
Scott Joplin, Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington - to name a few - have all influenced countless jazz musicians and singers. This work provides... Læs mere
Focuses on fifty of the most important entertainers in the history of country music, from its beginnings in the... Læs mere