The Encyclopedia Of Popular Music Indexes

Author : Anonim
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003-01-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780826463210

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Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World by Anonim Pdf

‘This is an extraordinary achievement and it will become an absolutely vital and trusted resource for everyone working in the field of popular music studies. Even more broadly, anyone interested in popular music or popular music culture more generally will enjoy - and find many uses for - the wealth of information and insight captured in this volume.' Lawrence Grossberg, Morris Davis Professor of Communication Studies and Cultural Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The first comprehensive reference work on popular music of the world Contributors are the world's leading popular music scholars Includes extensive bibliographies, discographies, sheet music listings and filmographies. Popular music has been a major force in the world since the nineteenth century. With the advent of electronic and advanced technology it has become ubiquitous. This is the first volume in a series of encyclopedic works covering popular music of the world. Consisting of some 500 entries by 130 contributors from around the world. Entries range between 250 and 5000 words, and is arranged in two Parts: Part 1: Social and Cultural Dimensions, covering the social phenomena of relevance to the practice of popular music. Part II: The Industry, covers all aspects of the popular music industry, such as copyright, instrumental manufacture, management and marketing, record corporations, studios, companies, and labels. Entries include bibliographies, discographies and filmographies, and an extensive index is provided. For more information visit the website at: www.continuumpopmusic.com

Author : Colin Larkin
Publisher : Omnibus Press
Page : 1600 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780857125958

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The Encyclopedia of Popular Music by Colin Larkin Pdf

This text presents a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on popular music, from the early 20th century to the present day.

Author : Colin Larkin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 750 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Popular music
ISBN : UOM:39015066803241

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The Encyclopedia of Popular Music: Indexes by Colin Larkin Pdf

Provides information on a range of popular music genres, including rock, pop, jazz, folk, blues, heavy metal, techno, R & B, reggae, and hip-hop. This biographical encyclopedia contains a name index, an index of song titles, and bibliographies by artist and subject. Expanded to ten volumes, the new edition contains 6,000 new entries and extensive revisions and updates throughout, yielding 50% more material than the 1998 Third Edition. In addition to a fully revised 10 volume hardcover edition, The Encyclopedia of Popular Music will go online in 2007 as a regularly updated subscription product that will be interactive with Grove Music Online.

Author : John Shepherd
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 713 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Popular music
ISBN : 9780826463227

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Author : John Shepherd,David Horn,Dave Laing,Paul Oliver,Peter Wicke
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003-03-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781847144737

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Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World, Volume 1 by John Shepherd,David Horn,Dave Laing,Paul Oliver,Peter Wicke Pdf

The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music Volume 1 provides an overview of media, industry, and technology and its relationship to popular music. In 500 entries by 130 contributors from around the world, the volume explores the topic in two parts: Part I: Social and Cultural Dimensions, covers the social phenomena of relevance to the practice of popular music and Part II: The Industry, covers all aspects of the popular music industry, such as copyright, instrumental manufacture, management and marketing, record corporations, studios, companies, and labels. Entries include bibliographies, discographies and filmographies, and an extensive index is provided.

Author : Steve Sullivan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 830 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-17
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781442254497

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Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings by Steve Sullivan Pdf

Volumes 3 and 4 of the The Encyclopedia of More Great Popular Song Recordings provides the stories behind approximately 1,700 more of the greatest song recordings in the history of the music industry, from 1890 to today. In this masterful survey, all genres of popular music are covered, from pop, rock, soul, and country to jazz, blues, classic vocals, hip-hop, folk, gospel, and ethnic/world music. Collectors will find detailed discographical data—recording dates, record numbers, Billboard chart data, and personnel—while music lovers will appreciate the detailed commentaries and deep research on the songs, their recording, and the artists. Readers who revel in pop cultural history will savor each chapter as it plunges deeply into key events—in music, society, and the world—from each era of the past 125 years. Following in the wake of the first two volumes of his original Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings, this follow-up work covers not only more beloved classic performances in pop music history, but many lesser -known but exceptional recordings that—in the modern digital world of “long tail” listening, re-mastered recordings, and “lost but found” possibilities—Sullivan mines from modern recording history. The Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings, Volumes 3 and 4 lets the readers discover, and, through their playlist services, from such as iTunes toand Spotify, build a truly deepcomprehensive catalog of classic performances that deserve to be a part of every passionate music lover’s life. Sullivan organizes songs in chronological order, starting in 1890 and continuing all the way throughto the present to include modern gems from June 2016. In each chapter, Sullivanhe immerses readers, era by era, in the popular music recordings of the time, noting key events that occurred at the time to painting a comprehensive picture in music history of each periodfor each song. Moreover, Sullivan includes for context bulleted lists noting key events that occurred during the song’s recording

Author : John Shepherd,David Horn,Dave Laing,Paul Oliver,Peter Wicke
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 713 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781847144720

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Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World, Volume 2 by John Shepherd,David Horn,Dave Laing,Paul Oliver,Peter Wicke Pdf

The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music Volume 1 provides an overview of media, industry, and technology and its relationship to popular music. In 500 entries by 130 contributors from around the world, the volume explores the topic in two parts: Part I: Social and Cultural Dimensions, covers the social phenomena of relevance to the practice of popular music and Part II: The Industry, covers all aspects of the popular music industry, such as copyright, instrumental manufacture, management and marketing, record corporations, studios, companies, and labels. Entries include bibliographies, discographies and filmographies, and an extensive index is provided.

Author : George Torres
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 9798216109198

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Encyclopedia of Latin American Popular Music by George Torres Pdf

This comprehensive survey examines Latin American music, focusing on popular—as opposed to folk or art—music and containing more than 200 entries on the concepts and terminology, ensembles, and instruments that the genre comprises. The rich and soulful character of Latin American culture is expressed most vividly in the sounds and expressions of its musical heritage. While other scholars have attempted to define and interpret this body of work, no other resource has provided such a detailed view of the topic, covering everything from the mambo and unique music instruments to the biographies of famous Latino musicians. Encyclopedia of Latin American Popular Music delivers scholarly, authoritative, and accessible information on the subject, and is the only single-volume reference in English that is devoted to an encyclopedic study of the popular music in this genre. This comprehensive text—organized alphabetically—contains roughly 200 entries and includes a chronology, discussion of themes in Latin American music, and 37 biographical sidebars of significant musicians and performers. The depth and scope of the book's coverage will benefit music courses, as well as studies in Latin American history, multicultural perspectives, and popular culture.

Author : John Shepherd,David Horn
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-08
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781441160782

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Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World Volume 8 by John Shepherd,David Horn Pdf

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Author : David V. Moskowitz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780313017629

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Caribbean Popular Music by David V. Moskowitz Pdf

Reggae music is more than just steel drum bands on white sand beaches. Its history is rich with culture and evolution, helping to tell the story of Jamaica's past. Due to its depth and extensive coverage, this book is the most complete and up to date encyclopedia about reggae, mento, ska, rocksteady, and dancehall music on the market today. Ideal for reggae lovers and college students studying music, this encyclopedia is comprehensive for high school students and non-music students as well. From Bob Marley to Wayne Wonder, this easy to use encyclopedia contains over 700 entries. Indices in both the front and back of the book make navigating through entries extremely user-friendly. Entries cover singers and songwriters, producers, record labels, and different styles of music that evolved from reggae. Moskowitz truly captures the history and evolution of Jamaican music in this extensive, illuminating encyclopedia, while all the while making it accessible to both high school and college students.

Author : Lol Henderson,Lee Stacey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781135929466

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Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century by Lol Henderson,Lee Stacey Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century is an alphabetically arranged encyclopedia of all aspects of music in various parts of the world during the 20th century. It covers the major musical styles--concert music, jazz, pop, rock, etc., and such key genres as opera, orchestral music, be-bop, blues, country, etc. Articles on individuals provide biographical information on their life and works, and explore the contribution each has made in the field. Illustrated and fully cross-referenced, the Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century also provides Suggested Listening and Further Reading information. A good first point of reference for students, librarians, and music scholars--as well as for the general reader.

Author : Jaimie Vernon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1403162128

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The Canadian pop music encyclopedia by Jaimie Vernon Pdf

Author : Donald Clarke
Publisher : Puffin Books
Page : 1398 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Popular music
ISBN : PSU:000032461053

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The Penguin Encyclopedia of Popular Music by Donald Clarke Pdf

From Abba to ZZ Top by way of James Brown, Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra, this comprehensive reference book on popular music encompasses the extraordinary range of modern music from country, cabaret, reggae, folk, gospel, rock 'n' roll, and swing. More than 3,000 entries illuminate the careers of top performers, sognwriters, and musicians and outline the histories of important record labels.

Author : Colin Larkin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Popular music
ISBN : UOM:39015066803407

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The Encyclopedia of Popular Music: Morricone, Ennio - Rich Kids by Colin Larkin Pdf

Containing 27,000 entries and over 6,000 new entries, the online edition of the Encyclopedia of Popular Music includes 50% more material than the Third Edition. Featuring a broad musical scope covering popular music of all genres and periods from 1900 to the present day, including jazz, country, folk, rap, reggae, techno, musicals, and world music, the Encyclopedia also offers thousands of additional entries covering popular music genres, trends, styles, record labels, venues, and music festivals. Key dates, biographies, and further reading are provided for artists covered, along with complete discographies that include record labels, release dates, and a 5-star album rating system.

Author : John Shepherd,David Horn,Dave Laing
Publisher : Bloomsbury Academic
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2005-04-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0826474365

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Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World Part 2 Locations (5 Vol Set) by John Shepherd,David Horn,Dave Laing Pdf

"EPMOW lives music. Put another way, it does for popular music what Grove has done for classical" David Brackett ‘Excellent, readable and thoroughly useful...While some previous single-volume and multivolume works have addressed the development and current state of popular music, none has done so with this work's depth of scholarship and global reach. Scholarly, clearly written, and well indexed, it is an ideal reference set.' Library Journal Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World's five-volume work ‘Locations' is the most authoritative reference work on the history and current practice of popular music ever published. The five volumes on ‘Locations' that form Part 2 of this multi-volume work follow on from the two volumes of Part 1: Media, Industry and Society (Volume I) and Performance and Production (Volume II) . They cover over 200 nation states and are organized according to continental regions: Volume III: Caribbean and Latin America Volume IV: North America Volume V: Asia and Oceania Volume VI: Africa and the Middle East Volume VII: Europe Each discusses the history, development and current practice of popular music in cities, districts, cross-border regions, nation states and diasporic communities around the world. Includes coverage of:- The historical, geographical, demographical, political, economic and cultural context- Genres for which the location is known or which have been important to the development and current practice of its popular music- Significant venues such as theatres, dance halls, clubs and bars- The role of the industry: music publishers, record companies/labels, recording studios, radio and TV- The role of the state and government regulatory bodies- The teaching and research of popular music in educational institutions- Songs associated with the location- Notable performers and other practitioners such as producers, engineers, technological innovators, record company heads, journalists, critics and scholars, songwriters, composers and lyricists. 250 leading popular music scholars and practitioners have contributed over 500 entries. They include Rafael José de Menezes Bastos on Brazil, Peter Manuel on India and the Caribbean Islands, John Collins on Ghana, Moya Aliya Malamusi on Malawi, Tôru Mitsui on Japan, Motti Regev on Israel, Martin Stokes on Turkey, Richard Peterson on Nashville, Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman on Hawai'I, Bruce Johnson on Australia, Paolo Prato on Italy, Svanibor Pettan on Croatia and Alf Björnberg on Sweden. For more information please visit: www.continuumpopmusic.com