American Popular Music
Author | : David Lee Joyner |
Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Higher Education |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780077414986 |
ISBN-13 | : 0077414985 |
Rating | : 4/5 (985 Downloads) |
Download or read book American Popular Music written by David Lee Joyner and published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education. This book was released on 2008 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.