A Discography of Ethnic Recordings Produced in the United States, 1893-1942. Vol. 6: Artist Index, Title Index
This impressive compilation offers a nearly complete listing of sound recordings made by American minority artists prior to mid-1942. Organized by national group or language, the seven-volume set cites primary and secondary titles, composers, participating artists, instrumentation, date and place of recording, master and release numbers, and ......
A Discography of Ethnic Recordings Produced in the United States, 1893-1942. Vol. 7: Record Number Index, Matrix Number Index
This impressive compilation offers a nearly complete listing of sound recordings made by American minority artists prior to mid-1942. Organized by national group or language, the seven-volume set cites primary and secondary titles, composers, participating artists, instrumentation, date and place of recording, master and release numbers, and ......
Engagingly written by a professional historian, Come Together recreates two decades of rock and rebellion, from the formation of the Beatles in 1960 to the assassination of John Lennon in 1980.
The celebrated composer Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) was one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century. Noss traces Hindemith's musical career in America, concentrating upon his first three U.S. concert tours and his thirteen-year tenure as a professor, teacher, and performer at Yale University.
''A must for every individual who has an interest in the West and its people.'' -- American West ''The most pleasant, interesting, and utterly charming book I've read all year.'' -- Bluegrass Unlimited ''An excellent volume for folk music collections.'' -- Library Journal ''John White the singer and performer adds both life and insight to the ......
An excellent addition to . . . ethnomusicological studies of nontraditional music in America.'' -- Choice ''A well-deserved look at the musical world of immigrant Jews, who, in finding and creating an expressive medium for self-identity, helped shape and give life to American popular culture.'' -- Ethnomusicology ''Employing the tools of the ......
Few American entertainers have had the explosive impact, wide-ranging appeal, and continuing popularity of country music star Hank Williams. Such Williams standards as ''Your Cheatin' Heart,'' ''I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry,'' ''Jambalaya,'' and ''I Saw the Light'' have all entered the pantheon of great American song. Roger Williams recounts the ......
