Encyclopedia of African American Music [3 volumes]
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (590 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0313341990 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1116 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Maxile, Jr. is assistant professor of music at The University of North Carolina at Asheville.. Emmett G. She has served as the Scholar in Residence for the Women in Jazz Initiative at the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City. Horace J. Price III is assistant professor of music and Afric
Recommended." - Choice"The wonderful thing about these volumes is that they afford readers the opportunity to learn about long-forgotten or little-remembered artists who made major contributions to African American music." - School Library Journal"Impressive in scope, depth, and scholarship, this three-volume encyclopedia is broader, more extensive, and more up-to-date than reference works that have come before, finding room in particular for expansive coverage of contemporary music and thoughtful reexamination of connections with music of the past." - Reference & Research Book News. Highly recommended for both public and academic libraries." - Library Journal, Starred Review"In addition to the well-illustrated biographical and topical entries the set includes a detailed time line, three appendixes, two select
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Offering balanced representation of key individuals, groups, and ensembles associated with diverse religious beliefs, political affiliations, and other perspectives not usually approached, this indispensable reference illuminates the profound role that African American music has played in American cultural history.Editors Price, Kernodle, and Maxile provide balanced representation of various individuals, groups and ensembles associated with diverse religious beliefs, political affiliations, and perspectives. In the 18th and 19th centuries, African slaves, longing for emancipation, expressed their hopes and dreams through spirituals. Providing a lyrical history of our nation, this groundbreaking encyclopedia, the first of its kind, showcases all facets of African American music including folk, religious,