Rewrites the history of early twentieth-century pop music in modernist terms.
Rob White's highly readable book, which includes a major new interview with Todd Haynes, is the first comprehensive study of the director's work.
From the plaintive tunes of woe sung by exiled kings and queens of Africa to the spirited work songs and "shouts" of freedmen, this title traces the course of early black folk music in various its guises.
Twentieth-century composers created thousands of original works for solo percussion and percussion ensemble. In this concise book, percussionist Thomas Siwe offers an essential and much-needed survey of groundbreaking musical literature.
The ultimate reference on America's marching band marvel
Traces the lives of the Snowdens, an African American family of musicians and farmers living in rural Knox County, Ohio. This book... Læs mere
Features the history of the involvement of African Americans in the early recording industry and examines the first three decades of... Læs mere