American Music : A Panorama, Concise Edition
Editorial Reviews Book Description This best-selling survey text describes American music as a collection of distinct strains of music--including popular, folk, sacred, classical, blues, jazz, and rock music - that have evolved into a musical panorama reflecting the nation's unique character. By comparing and contrasting America's musical styles across regions and time periods, Kingman delivers a clear vision of American music that encompasses the historical sources of all American music, the ways in which diverse styles have influenced each other, and the cultural contributions of America's innovative and original composers. About the Author Daniel Kingman is an American composer and Professor Emeritus, California State University, Sacramento. Lorenzo Candelaria is Assistant Professor of Musicology at The University of Texas, Austin. Prior to receiving his Ph.D. in musicology at Yale University he studied violin at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Oberlin Conservatory. He is an active scholar and musician in a variety of classical and folk styles.
American Music : A Panorama, Concise Edition,Daniel Kingman,Lorenzo Candelaria,Wadsworth Publishing,0534598323,General,History & Criticism - General,History and criticism,Music,Philosophy,United States,Music / General
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