American Popular Music
David Lee Joyner, "American Popular Music"
English | 2008 | ISBN: 0073526576 | PDF | pages: 337 | 8.9 mb
English | 2008 | ISBN: 0073526576 | PDF | pages: 337 | 8.9 mb
This text provides an overview of the four major areas of American contemporary music: jazz, rock, country, and musical theater. Each genre is approached chronologically with the emphasis on the socio-cultural aspects of the music. Readers will appreciate Joyner's engaging writing style and come away with the fundamental skills needed to listen critically to a variety of popular music styles.