Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the music style of country music.
Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the music style of country music.
General Note
Electronic reproduction.
Content Note
ch 1. Country roots -- ch 2. Cowboy music and western swing -- ch 3. Honky tonk music -- ch 4. The Nashville sound -- ch 5. Country rock and outlaws -- ch 6. Old and new traditions -- ch 7. Alt, progressive, and pop country.