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America s Musical Life: A History
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A superb, allencompassing survey of music in America. Kirkus Reviews When it comes to American music, America s Musical Life is the best onevolume history yet on the subject for musicians and enthusiasts, professional or amateur (Kirkus Reviews). Wellresearched and sensitively constructed (Library Journal) and a book that welcomes the reader, who is happy to keep returning for more (Music Library Association Notes), America s Musical Life tells the story of American music making in rich detail. In chronicling American music s bountiful heritage, this superb book presents the whole sweep of U.S. cultivated and traditional musicfrom 16thcentury Native American music through late 20thcentury hiphop culture. A substantial cultural achievement, this definitive history of music in the U.S. is sure to delight music aficionados and history buffs alike, and is a must for anyone interested in what music has meant to America and what America has meant to music (Publishers Weekly). 200 illustrations
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'America's Musical Life: A History'? A: 'America's Musical Life: A History' focuses on the comprehensive history of music in America, covering everything from Native American music in the 16th century to late 20th-century hip-hop culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'America's Musical Life: A History' is Richard Crawford.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: 'America's Musical Life: A History' contains a total of 992 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'America's Musical Life: A History' published? A: 'America's Musical Life: A History' was published on October 17, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both professionals and amateurs? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for both professionals and amateur enthusiasts of American music.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can be found in this book? A: 'America's Musical Life: A History' includes 200 illustrations that complement the text and enhance understanding of American music.
- Q: Is this book considered a scholarly resource? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and is regarded as a substantial cultural achievement in the field of music history.
- Q: Can I find information on traditional and cultivated music in this book? A: Yes, the book presents a thorough exploration of both cultivated and traditional music in the United States.
- Q: What reviews has this book received? A: 'America's Musical Life: A History' has received positive reviews, with critics highlighting it as a superb survey and a definitive history of music in the U.S.