The Cambridge Companion to the Singer-Songwriter |
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Editor:
| Williams, Katherine Williams, Justin A. |
Series title: | Cambridge Companions to Music Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-107-68091-3 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2016 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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The term singer-songwriter refers to a musician who writes and performs their own music and lyrics. Essential reading for enthusiasts, practitioners, students, and scholars, this Companion explains the historical contexts, musical analyses, and theoretical frameworks of the singer-songwriter tradition, and includes case studies of singer-songwriters from Thomas d'Urfey through to Carole King and Kanye West.
The term singer-songwriter refers to a musician who writes and performs their own music and lyrics. Essential reading for enthusiasts, practitioners, students, and scholars, this Companion explains the historical contexts, musical analyses, and theoretical frameworks of the singer-songwriter tradition, and includes case studies of singer-songwriters from Thomas d'Urfey through to Carole King and Kanye West.