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Rhythm and Blues, Rap, and Hip-Hop by Frank Hoffman (2005, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherInfobase Holdings, Inc.

ISBN-100816053154

ISBN-139780816053155

eBay Product ID (ePID)44412978

Product Key Features

Book TitleRhythm and Blues, Rap, and Hip-Hop

Number of Pages336 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2005

TopicGenres & Styles / Rap & Hip Hop, Music / Rap & Hip Hop, Genres & Styles / Soul & R 'NB, Music / Popular, Music / History, Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal

IllustratorYes

GenreMusic, Juvenile Nonfiction

AuthorFrank Hoffman

Book SeriesAmerican Popular Music Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight47.9 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

LCCN2005-004762

Grade FromSixth Grade

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Grade ToTwelfth Grade

SynopsisAmerican popular music reflects a rich cultural diversity. From Aaron Copland to Miles Davis to Elvis Presley to Muddy Waters, the United States has produced some of the most influential and beloved musicians and performers of the 20th century. The blues, jazz, and rock and roll - musical genres loved around the world - were born here, and American composers, producers, singers, and songwriters have crafted a unique heritage in other genres such as classical and folk. ""American Popular Music"", a new eight-volume set, celebrates American music by presenting a wealth of information on seven major musical branches. Each comprehensive book provides the perfect, one-stop starting point for research in each musical field. Between 300 and 500 entries in each volume cover key personalities, landmark performances and recordings, hit songs and experimental compositions, important publications, musical instruments, styles of music, social and historical issues, organizations and schools, record companies, and much more. Together, the volumes comprise a panoramic depiction of American music and the influential threads that weave among the different musical genres. Written by experts for students and enthusiasts, ""American Popular Music"" is an essential resource for the study and appreciation of American music. A seven-member editorial board of expert advisers includes top academics who are also performing musicians, producers, and songwriters, including a Grammy nominee and an internationally recognized composer. Each book includes 40 to 60 photographs, a glossary, a discography of recommended listening, a chronology, and an index. The eighth volume, included for free with the purchase of the complete seven-volume set, is a comprehensive index that allows readers to easily locate musical terms, musicians, songs, and more throughout the entire set, ""American Popular Music"" is a must-have resource not only for students researching music but also for those interested in social movements, cultural history, geography, technology, the growth of broadcast and recorded media, ethnography and anthropology, and many other topics., An eight-volume set, celebrating American music by presenting information on seven major musical branches. Together, the volumes comprise a panoramic depiction of American music and the influential threads that weave among the different musical genres.

LC Classification NumberML102.P66H6 2005