American Popular Music: From Minstrelsy to MP3
A cultural and social history of American popular music
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A cultural and social history of American popular music
Covering a broad span from minstrelsy to the MP3 era, this sixth edition frames American popular music as both a musical subject and a record of cultural and social change. Its stated aim is to help students listen more closely to the music around them, placing popular forms within a historical context rather than treating songs and styles in isolation. The book’s wide chronological scope makes it an introductory resource for tracing how American popular music has developed across eras and media.
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- Students taking introductory courses in American popular music
- Readers interested in the cultural and social history surrounding popular music
- Listeners seeking historical context for American popular styles
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