Francis Scott Key began writing the national anthem after British troops attacked Fort McHenry in Baltimore in 1814. In the end, the American flag still waved above the fort. FIlle...
The Facts On File Dictionary of Music provides in-depth explanations and examples of more than 3,000 musical terms and topics, including biographies of composers. Covering all majo...
This unique form of music is studied from its roots to its acceptance in mainstream culture. Top artists and producers are examined to offer readers a better understanding of the f...
Gospel music has been a crucial part of the African American experience. From the days of slavery to the civil rights movement, the music is seen as a source of salvation by many.
This series follows in the tradition of Chelsea House's African-American Achievers series in spotlighting various groups and organisations, and examining their historical and socia...
<P>'Encyclopedia of the Blues' is a full-length authoritative encyclopedia on the blues as a musical form. A to Z in format, it covers not only the performers, but also music...
Sweepingly ambitious, The Oxford History of Western Music will illuminate, through a representative sampling of masterworks, those themes, styles, and currents that give shape and ...
This is a comprehensive survey of how western musical instruments work, how they developed historically, how they are manufactured and how they are used to make music.
Musical ...
Since its initial publication in 1980, the Dictionary has been widely acclaimed as an indispensable resource and a classic reference. The word "updated" doesn't begin to describe t...
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