American Roots Music
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Book Overview
In the 20th century, American roots music - gospel, blues, country, western, folk, cajun, zydeco, tejano and Native American - was invented and nurtured in small communities and spread across the... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0810914328
ISBN13:9780810914322
Release Date:September 2001
Publisher:Harry N. Abrams
Length:240 Pages
Weight:3.80 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 10.3" x 12.3"
Grade Range:Grade 8 to Postsecondary
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Extraordinary Collection Of Essays and Photos
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This outstanding book includes well written and informative essays on American roots music forms ranging from blues to country and folk to gospel. I especially enjoyed the chapters on musical styles, such as Cajun and tejana, that I was less familiar with. The book will serve as a great introduction to those seeking to learn more about American music. But even those already well informed will enjoy the great archival photos that feature artists such as Jimmie Rodgers, Charley Patton and Mahalia Jackson. The hardcover edition makes a great coffee table book, though the inspired writing and photos make this much more than just a decorative piece. Highly recommended for all lovers of American traditional music.
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