Music: Books & Ebooks

This ebook is an A-Z biographical reference that focuses on individual artists and groups in all popular styles active from 1990 to the present, including those in rock, rhythm and blues, rap, country, electronica, jazz, vocal and classical. Features include select discographies, bibliographies, a glossary of musical terms, and other information. Also features appendix essays on various topics including the music industry, rap, and grunge.

This ebook covers the diverse strains of American folk music--Latin, Native American, African, French-Canadian, British, and Cajun--and offers a chronology of the development of folk music in the United States. The book is divided into twelve chapters covering topics as seemingly disparate as sacred harp singing, conjunto music, the folk revival, blues, and ballad singing. It recognizes the importance and contributions of Native Americans as well as those who live, sing, and perform music along our borderlands, from the French-speaking citizens in northern Vermont to the extensive Hispanic population living north of the Rio Grande River.

This ebook offers tools to encourage creative and adaptive entrepreneurship in the music business.

This ebook gathers the latest research from around the globe in this dynamic field of study and highlights topics such as: rap music and its effect on sexual attitudes, music videos and risky driving, burnout and music use, music memory and the right hippocampus, and others.

This ebook presents current research in the study of the societal impacts, health benefits and new perspectives on music. Topics discussed include the role of musical leisure activities in dementia care; listening to music as a noninvasive pain intervention; evidence-based music for human health and more.

This ebook features an analysis of the changing landscape of the music industries and the value of the entrepreneur within them through a series of focused chapters and case studies. Successful entrepreneurs are highlighted.

Bordman traces each season's productions; he offers authoritative summaries of the general artistic trends and developments each season. Embracing musical comedy, operetta, revues, and the one-man and one-woman shows of recent year, the third edition of this essential reference source includes a detailed show, song, and people index.

Covers all musical genres, including popular, jazz, country, and rock, as well as classical. Offers the most comprehensive and authoritative information on the musicians, along with insightful evaluations of their contributions to the musical world.

Showcases all facets of African American music, including folk, religious, concert, and popular styles of today. Illuminates the profound role that African American music has played in American cultural history.

Encyclopedic entries cover the entire range of music in America, including classical, jazz and popular styles, organizations, concepts, composers, and more.

This book covers the first half of the history of rock & roll from the 1920s, when the music of rambling medicine shows mingled with the songs of vaudeville and minstrel acts to create the very early sounds of country and rhythm and blues, to the rise of the first independent record labels post-World War II, and concluding in December 1963, just as an immense change in the airwaves took hold and the Beatles prepared for their first American tour.

provides information on composers of African heritage from around the world during the last 300 years. The 185 signed essays, most of which are accompanied by full-page portraits, are substantial in their coverage and analysis. Lists of compositions by genre, discographies, and printed works are also included.

Examines music's influence on contemporary American life, tracing historical connections over time and demonstrating the symbiotic relationship between this art form and our society. Entries include singers, composers, lyricists, songs, musical genres, places, instruments, technologies, music in films, music in political realms, and music shows on television.

Shows how music can be used by a broad range of mental health and medical professionals working with children and adults. It belongs on the shelves of music, movement, art, and play therapists; clinical psychologists; social workers; counselors; psychiatrists; and nurses, as well as clinical graduate students

Covers topics such as: Who are music therapists? -- Finding a music therapy program -- Admission to a music therapy program -- Where do music therapists work? -- What is a typical music therapy session? -- Music therapy practice internationally -- What is the future of music therapy?

A six-volume reference set covering music from the 16th century up through the late 20th century.